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| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : rez-uh-loot |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈrɛz əˌlut |
Definition of resolute
Origin :- early 15c., "dissolved, of loose structure," also "morally lax," from Latin resolutus, past participle of resolvere "untie, unfasten, loose, loosen" (see resolution). Meaning "determined, decided, absolute, final" is from c.1500, especially in resolute answer, a phrase "common in 16th c." [OED]. From 1530s of persons. The notion is of "breaking (something) into parts" as the way to arrive at the truth of it and thus make the final determination (cf. resolution). Related: Resolutely; resoluteness.
- adj determined, strong-willed
- This indicates their resolute enmity to me, and as resolute favour to Solmes.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- That he killed a mutineer is proof of his resolute adherence to discipline.
- Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 6, May 7, 1870 » by Various
- In spite of her weakness, she made a great effort and stood up, resolute and firm.
- Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
- Up the hill came Tip, sure enough, with a firm, resolute step.
- Extract from : « Tip Lewis and His Lamp » by Pansy
- The two faced each other, cool, smiling, but resolute enemies.
- Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
- He turned with a resolute air to Kitty who was washing the tea-dishes.
- Extract from : « Tip Lewis and His Lamp » by Pansy
- He knew that they were on his heels, and felt that they were resolute to run him to destruction.
- Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens
- But no, it could not be; she looked so calm, so resolute, and so patient!
- Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
- "Oh, I'll see to that," Mr. Hardwick assured her with resolute confidence.
- Extract from : « Jennie Baxter, Journalist » by Robert Barr
- With a will resolute to overcome difficulties, Rome may however at last be reached.
- Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles
Synonyms for resolute
- adamant
- bold
- constant
- courageous
- dead set on
- decided
- dogged
- faithful
- firm
- fixed
- immutable
- inflexible
- intent upon
- intrepid
- loyal
- meaning business
- obstinate
- persevering
- persistent
- persisting
- purposeful
- relentless
- resolved
- serious
- set
- settled
- staunch
- steadfast
- steady
- strong
- stubborn
- tenacious
- true
- unbending
- unchanging
- uncompromising
- undaunted
- unfaltering
- unflagging
- unflinching
- unshakable
- unshaken
- unwavering
- unyielding
- valiant
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