adj
decided
dih-SEYE-dihd
adj
1
Firm and clear in one's opinion; resolute.
"She has very decided views on how the company should be run."
2
Clear and unmistakable; definite.
"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
Word Forms
more decided comparative, decideds plural, most decided superlative
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “decided”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
She has very _____ views on how the company should be run.