categorically

[US]/ˌkæti'gɔrikli/
[UK]/ˌkætəˈɡ ɔrɪklɪ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. in a clear and direct manner

Phrases & Collocations

state categorically

deny categorically

Example Sentences

the producers categorically deny that they're dumbing down the show.

The man categorically denied that he was guilty.

She stated categorically that she had no intention of leaving.

He has categorically denied being involved in the fraud.

I categorically deny the allegations.

She stated categorically that she would not be attending the event.

The company categorically refused to negotiate with the union.

He categorically rejected the offer.

The government has categorically denied any involvement in the scandal.

The CEO categorically stated that there would be no layoffs.

The witness categorically identified the suspect in a lineup.

The professor categorically dismissed the student's theory as unfounded.

The athlete categorically denied using performance-enhancing drugs.

The committee's decision was categorically rejected by the board.

Real-world Examples

He was about to question her categorically, but on looking at her he withheld his words.

Source: Returning Home

That government has publicly called those reports categorically untrue.

Source: CNN 10 Student English February 2021 Compilation

However, when it's played badly, categorically the worst.

Source: Gourmet Base

Yingluck has repeatedly and categorically rejected the request.

Source: CRI Online March 2014 Collection

The International and Japanese Olympic Committees call the report preposterous and categorically untrue.

Source: CNN 10 Student English January 2021 Collection

The White House has condemned as categorically false allegations

Source: BBC Listening Compilation January 2019

Police held a press conference in which they said categorically there was no robbery.

Source: NPR News August 2016 Compilation

The United States has categorically rejected paying reparations to developing countries affected by climate change disasters.

Source: BBC Listening Collection July 2023

He said maybe he told bad jokes sometimes, but he categorically denied any groping or harassment.

Source: NPR News August 2021 Compilation

The United States has categorically rejected a paying reparations to developing countries affected by climate change disasters.

Source: BBC Listening Collection July 2023

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