decided
- adjective
- /dɪˈsaɪdɪd/
- There was a decided improvement in his health after the treatment.
Examples
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There is a decided difference in quality between the two brands of paint.
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She was at a decided disadvantage during the negotiations.
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The crowd gave a decided response to the proposal.
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She made a decided effort to improve her grades.
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His decided stance on the issue surprised everyone.
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After the meeting, the manager noticed a decided change in the team's attitude towards their work.
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The artist's latest piece had a decided influence from his travels abroad, showcasing bright colors and bold patterns.
Synonyms
Easy to see or understand
Easy to see or understand
Easy to see or understand
Clearly stated or decided and not vague
Clearly decided and not likely to change
Easy to see, hear, or notice
Very clear and easy to recognize
Easy to see and understand
So clear that it leaves no doubt
Very clear and hard to miss
Very easy to notice because it is strong
Clearly noticeable because of a special mark
Antonyms
How Definite
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Decided comes from the verb decide, built from Latin parts de- 'off' and caedere 'to cut'. Think of choosing as 'cutting off' other options so one choice remains, and that image explains why decided means 'definite' and 'clear'.