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Decided Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Decided? [adj] recognizable; marked; "noticed a distinct improvement"; "at a distinct (or decided) disadvantage" Synonyms \| Synonyms for Decided: definite \| distinct Related Terms \| Find terms related to Decided: absolute \| accented \| accentuated \| adamant \| admitting no exception \| affirmative \| affirmatory \| all bets off \| all off \| all over \| all up \| all-out \| arrant \| arrogant \| ascertained \| assertative \| assertional \| assertive \| assured \| at an end \| attested \| bent \| bound \| bound and determined \| canceled \| categorical \| certain \| certified \| classical \| clear \| clear-cut \| cocksure \| committed \| complete \| concluded \| conclusive \| confident \| consummate \| convinced \| crass \| dead \| decisive \| declarative \| declaratory \| dedicated \| definite \| definitive \| defunct \| deleted \| determinate \| determined \| devoted \| done \| done for \| done with \| downright \| earnest \| egregious \| emphasized \| emphatic \| ended \| entire \| established \| evident \| explicit \| express \| expunged \| extinct \| final \| fini \| finished \| firm \| fixed \| flagrant \| flat \| flat-out \| forceful \| forcible \| glaring \| global \| gross \| guaranteed \| hubristic \| implicit \| in red letters \| in the bag \| inappealable \| incontestable \| incontrovertible \| indisputable \| intent \| intolerable \| irrefutable \| italicized \| kaput \| made sure \| marked \| nailed down \| obstinate \| obvious \| on ice \| open-and-shut \| out-and-out \| outright \| over \| overconfident \| oversure \| overweening \| peremptory \| perfect \| perfected \| persevering \| persistent \| persuaded \| pointed \| poised \| pompous \| positive \| precious \| predicational \| predicative \| profound \| pronounced \| proper \| proud \| proved \| punctuated \| purposeful \| rank \| reassured \| regular \| relentless \| resolute \| resolved \| round \| runaway \| secure \| self-assured \| self-confident \| self-important \| self-reliant \| serious \| set \| set at rest \| settled \| shattering \| shocking \| shot \| sincere \| single-minded \| SOL \| solid \| stark \| stark-staring \| starred \| stated \| stony \| straight \| straight-out \| stressed \| superlative \| sure \| surpassing \| tenacious \| terminated \| tested \| the veriest \| thorough \| thoroughgoing \| through \| through with \| total \| tried \| unafraid \| unambiguous \| unbearable \| uncircumscribed \| unconditional \| unconditioned \| unconscionable \| undeniable \| underlined \| underscored \| undisputed \| undoubting \| unequivocal \| unfaltering \| unhampered \| unhesitating \| unlimited \| unmistakable \| unmitigated \| unqualified \| unquestionable \| unquestioned \| unquestioning \| unrelieved \| unreserved \| unrestricted \| unspoiled \| unswerving \| unwaivable \| unwavering \| utter \| warranted \| washed up \| whole \| wholehearted \| wiped out \| without exception \| without reserve \| wound up \| zapped See Also \| Decided In Webster's Dictionary \De*cid"ed\, a. 1. Free from ambiguity; unequivocal; unmistakable; unquestionable; clear; evident; as, a decided advantage. ``A more decided taste for science.'' --Prescott. 2. Free from doubt or wavering; determined; of fixed purpose; fully settled; positive; resolute; as, a decided opinion or purpose. Syn: {Decided}, {Decisive}. Usage: We call a thing decisive when it has the power or quality of deciding; as, a decisive battle; we speak of it as decided when it is so fully settled as to leave no room for doubt; as, a decided preference, a decided aversion. Hence, a decided victory is one about which there is no question; a decisive victory is one which ends the contest. Decisive is applied only to things; as, a decisive sentence, a decisive decree, a decisive judgment. Decided is applied equally to persons and things. Thus we speak of a man as decided in his whole of conduct; and as having a decided disgust, or a decided reluctance, to certain measures. ``A politic caution, a guarded circumspection, were among the ruling principles of our forefathers in their most decided conduct.'' --Burke. ``The sentences of superior judges are final, decisive, and irrevocable. --Blackstone.

Decided Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Decided?

[adj] recognizable; marked; "noticed a distinct improvement"; "at a distinct (or decided) disadvantage"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Decided: definite | distinct

See Also |

Decided In Webster's Dictionary

\De*cid"ed\, a.
1. Free from ambiguity; unequivocal; unmistakable;
   unquestionable; clear; evident; as, a decided advantage.
   ``A more decided taste for science.'' --Prescott.

2. Free from doubt or wavering; determined; of fixed purpose;
   fully settled; positive; resolute; as, a decided opinion
   or purpose.

Syn: {Decided}, {Decisive}.

Usage: We call a thing decisive when it has the power or
       quality of deciding; as, a decisive battle; we speak
       of it as decided when it is so fully settled as to
       leave no room for doubt; as, a decided preference, a
       decided aversion. Hence, a decided victory is one
       about which there is no question; a decisive victory
       is one which ends the contest. Decisive is applied
       only to things; as, a decisive sentence, a decisive
       decree, a decisive judgment. Decided is applied
       equally to persons and things. Thus we speak of a man
       as decided in his whole of conduct; and as having a
       decided disgust, or a decided reluctance, to certain
       measures. ``A politic caution, a guarded
       circumspection, were among the ruling principles of
       our forefathers in their most decided conduct.''
       --Burke. ``The sentences of superior judges are final,
       decisive, and irrevocable. --Blackstone.

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