decided

American  

[dih-sahy-did] / dɪˈsaɪ dɪd /

adjective

1. in no way uncertain or ambiguous; unmistakable; unquestionable.

   a decided victory.

   Synonyms:

   indubitable, sure, definite, pronounced, certain, positive, indisputable, undeniable

2. free from hesitation or wavering; resolute; determined.

   a decided approach to a problem.

   Synonyms:

   unhesitating, resolved

   Antonyms:

   uncertain

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decided British  

/ dɪˈsaɪdɪd /

adjective

1. unmistakable

   a decided improvement

2. determined; resolute

   a girl of decided character

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Other Word Forms

• decidedly adverb
• decidedness noun
• predecided adjective
• well-decided adjective

Etymology

Origin of decided

First recorded in 1780–90; decide + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Kelly looked into it and decided to try it.

From BBC

Recently, Baird decided to add a few drinks that were “more fun and a little bit showy” to the menu.

From The Wall Street Journal

General Synod did vote to continue to look into the issue in the future, but bishops had already decided there were theological and legal barriers to having such ceremonies now.

From BBC

It has decided to cash in on its soaring share price to pull it off.

From Barron's

Since Chilcott was also going on what she described as “a fair number of Hinge dates,” she decided to use her fresh bakes as an icebreaker.

From Salon

Related Words

• determined
• distinct
• pronounced
• resolved
• settled
• sure