adj
Very common
decided
dih-SEYE-dihd
Decided (adj) means Firm and clear in one's opinion; resolute. Example: “She has very decided views on how the company should be run.”
adj
1
Firm and clear in one's opinion; resolute.
"She has very decided views on how the company should be run."
"My grandfather had decided opinions about politeness and always expected good manners at dinner."
"The teacher was a decided supporter of learning poetry by heart."
2
Clear and unmistakable; definite.
"The visual indicators are a decided improvement, and have reduced the telephoning by the staff in the signalbox."
— , Train Arrival Indicators at Euston (1954)
"There was a decided ugliness to the patch of waste ground."
"She spoke with a decided accent that showed she was from the north."
"The new bridge is a decided advantage for people who commute each day."
"It was a decided victory."
"There was a decided improvement in his performance after the coaching."
How to use decided
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishClear, firm, and definite — either about an opinion or about a noticeable change.
Common pairings
a decided advantage
decided views
a decided improvement
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Word forms
- Plural
- decideds
- Comparative
- more decided
- Superlative
- most decided
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What does “decided” mean?
The word “decided” means firm and clear in one's opinion; resolute. In plain terms, clear, firm, and definite — either about an opinion or about a noticeable change.
How do you pronounce “decided”?
“Decided” is pronounced dih-SEYE-dihd (/dɪˈsaɪ̯.dɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “decided” in a sentence?
Here is “decided” used in a sentence: “She has very decided views on how the company should be run.”
What is the opposite of “decided”?
The opposite of “decided” — its antonyms — is undecided.
What part of speech is “decided”?
“Decided” is an adjective.
Is “decided” a common word?
“Decided” is a very common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “decided” have?
“Decided” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: firm and clear in one's opinion; resolute.
What is the difference between decided and decisive?
Decided means clear and unmistakable, or firm in opinion, as in 'a decided advantage' or 'a decided manner.' Decisive means settling a matter or being quick and confident in making choices, as in 'a decisive victory' or 'a decisive leader.' Something decided is definite; something decisive is what actually resolves the issue.
What is an example of 'decided' as an adjective?
In 'she had a decided advantage,' decided means clear and unmistakable. In 'he spoke with a decided air,' it means firm and resolute. The adjective describes something definite and beyond doubt, which is different from the past-tense verb in 'she decided to leave.'
Is 'decided' an adjective or a verb?
It can be both. Most often it is the past tense of the verb decide, as in 'they decided to go.' But it also works as an adjective meaning definite, clear, or resolute, as in 'a decided improvement.' Context and sentence position tell you which sense is meant.
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