resolved

adjective

re·​solved

ri-ˈzälvd,

-ˈzȯlvd 

 also  -ˈzävd,

 or  -ˈzȯvd

: feeling strong determination to do something

Sunday morning Ramona and Beezus were still resolved to be perfect until dinner time.

—Beverly Cleary

Word History

First Known Use

1518, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for resolved

• redissolved
• undissolved
• uninvolved
• unresolved
• absolved
• devolved
• dissolved
• evolved
• involved
• revolved
• unsolved
• solved

Kids Definition

resolved

adjective

re·​solved

ri-ˈzälvd,

-ˈzȯlvd

: resolute sense 1