decided

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.

“Decided” is pronounced dih-SEYE-dihd (/dɪˈsaɪ̯.dɪd/ in IPA).

Here is “decided” used in a sentence: “She has very decided views on how the company should be run.”

The opposite of “decided” — its antonyms — is undecided.

“Decided” is an adjective.

“Decided” is a very common word in modern English.

“Decided” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: firm and clear in one's opinion; resolute.

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.

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.'

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.