Unanimously
juːˈnænɪməsli
Definitions
In a way that is fully agreed upon or supported by all people or members of a group.
juːˈnænɪməsli
In a way that is agreed upon by everyone involved.
The board members voted unanimously to accept the proposal.
💡 Simply: Imagine you and your friends are choosing a movie, and everyone wants to watch the same one – that's deciding unanimously! It means everyone agrees completely. For example, the class *unanimously* decided to have pizza for their party.
👶 For kids: When everyone agrees on something, like when everyone in the class wants to play tag!
More Examples
The committee unanimously approved the recommendations.
The crowd cheered unanimously for the home team's victory.
How It's Used
"The council voted unanimously to approve the new budget."
"The jury unanimously found the defendant guilty."
From Latin *unanimus* ('of one mind'), from *unus* ('one') + *animus* ('mind, spirit'). It entered English in the late 16th century.
The word 'unanimously' has been used to describe collective agreement in various contexts since the 16th century, from legal decisions to political endorsements.
Memory tip
Think of 'unanimity' (agreement) and 'unanimously' means everyone agrees in the same way.