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decidedly

[dih-sahy-did]

de·cid·ed

[dih-sahy-did]
adjective
1.
in no way uncertain or ambiguous; unquestionable; unmistakable: a decided victory.
2.
free from hesitation or wavering; resolute; determined: a decided approach to a problem.

Origin:
1780–90; decide + -ed2

de·cid·ed·ly, adverb
de·cid·ed·ness, noun
pre·de·cid·ed, adjective
well-de·cid·ed, adjective


1. undeniable, indisputable, positive, certain, pronounced, definite, sure, indubitable. 2. resolved, unhesitating, unwavering.


1, 2. uncertain.

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decided (dɪˈsaɪdɪd)
 
adj
1.  unmistakable: a decided improvement
2.  determined; resolute: a girl of decided character
 
de'cidedly
 
adv
 
de'cidedness
 
n

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