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de·cid·ed
(dĭ-sī′dĭd)adj.
1. Without doubt or question; definite: a decided success.
2. Free from hesitation or vacillation; resolute.
de·cid′ed·ly adv.
de·cid′ed·ness n.
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decided
(dɪˈsaɪdɪd)adj (prenominal)
1. unmistakable: a decided improvement.
2. determined; resolute: a girl of decided character.
deˈcidedly adv
deˈcidedness n
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de•cid•ed
(dɪˈsaɪ dɪd)adj.
1. in no way uncertain or ambiguous: a decided improvement.
2. free from hesitation or wavering; resolute; determined.
[1780–90]
de•cid′ed•ly, adv.
de•cid′ed•ness, n.
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Adj. | 1. | decided - recognizable; marked; "noticed a distinct improvement"; "at a distinct (or decided) disadvantage" definite - precise; explicit and clearly defined; "I want a definite answer"; "a definite statement of the terms of the will"; "a definite amount"; "definite restrictions on the sale of alcohol"; "the wedding date is now definite"; "a definite drop in attendance" |
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decided
adjective
1. definite, certain, positive, absolute, distinct, pronounced, clear-cut, undisputed, unequivocal, undeniable, unambiguous, indisputable, categorical, unquestionable We were at a decided disadvantage.
definite doubtful, dubious, questionable, undetermined
definite doubtful, dubious, questionable, undetermined
2. determined, firm, decisive, assertive, emphatic, resolute, strong-willed, unhesitating, unfaltering a man of very decided opinions
determined weak, hesitant, indecisive, undetermined, irresolute
determined weak, hesitant, indecisive, undetermined, irresolute
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decided
adjective1. Without any doubt:
2. Clearly, fully, and sometimes emphatically expressed:
3. Not hesitating or wavering:
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decided
[dɪˈsaɪdɪd] ADJ2. (= categorical) [person, tone, manner] → resuelto, decidido; [opinion] → firme, categórico
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decided
[dɪˈsaɪdɪd] adjCollins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
decided
adj
(= determined) manner → entschlossen, bestimmt; he is a man of decided views → er hat sehr fest gefügte Ansichten
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decided
[dɪˈsaɪdɪd] adj (tone, improvement) → deciso/a; (risk) → certo/a; (opinions, views) → chiaro/a, preciso/aCollins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995