confirmed

con·firmed

adj \kən-ˈfərmd\

Definition of CONFIRMED

1

a : marked by long continuance and likely to persist <a confirmed habit> b : fixed in habit and unlikely to change <a confirmed do-gooder>

2

: having received the rite of confirmation

— con·firm·ed·ly \-ˈfər-məd-lē\ adverb

— con·firmed·ness \-ˈfər-məd-nəs, -ˈfərm(d)-nəs\ noun

Examples of CONFIRMED

1. <a confirmed grouch who never seems to smile>
2. <a confirmed tendency to exaggerate about everything>

First Known Use of CONFIRMED

14th century

Related to CONFIRMED

Synonyms: bred-in-the-bone, chronic, habitual, dyed-in-the-wool, inveterate

Related Words: incorrigible, unreconstructed, unregenerate; born, natural; persistent, regular, repeat, serial, steady, unchanging, unfailing; addicted; accustomed, habituated, used, wonted; deep-rooted, deep-seated, entrenched (also intrenched), inbred, inherent, innate, intrinsic; apt, inclined, prone; mulish, obstinate, set, stubborn

Near Antonyms: unaccustomed, unused; intermittent, occasional

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