decided
Definition of decided
1 : unquestionable holds a decided advantage over the competition His most popular hat … has a medium-width brim with a decided curl. — Greg Tasker speaks with a decided lisp
2 : free from doubt or wavering has decided ideas on politics
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adverbdecidedness
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Examples of decided in a Sentence
a decided hint of perfume on her skin
Origin and Etymology of decided
see decide
DECIDED Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of decided for English Language Learners
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: clear and definite : easy to notice
DECIDED Defined for Kids
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Definition of decided for Students
1 : unmistakable The older students had a decided advantage.
2 : free from doubt “That's enough about lessons,” the Gryphon interrupted in a very decided tone … — Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
decidedly
adverb a decidedly French accentLearn More about decided
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