释义
[ rez -uh -loot ] SHOW IPA
/ ˈrɛz əˌlut / PHONETIC RESPELLING
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adjective firmly resolved or determined; set in purpose or opinion: Her parents wanted her to marry, but she was focused on her education and remained resolute.
characterized by firmness and determination, as the temper, spirit, actions, etc.: The mayor was asked to take resolute action against the looters.
Origin of resolute First recorded in 1375–1425 for earlier sense “dissolved”; 1525–35 for current senses; late Middle English, from Latin resolūtus, past participle of the verb resolvere resolve
SYNONYMS FOR resolute 1 firm, steadfast, fixed.
2 unwavering, undaunted.
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synonym study for resolute 1 . See earnest1 .
OTHER WORDS FROM resolute res·o·lute·ly [rez -uh -loot-lee, rez-uh -loot -], /ˈrɛz əˌlut li, ˌrɛz əˈlut-/, adverb res·o·lute·ness, noun o·ver·res·o·lute, adjective o·ver·res·o·lute·ly, adverb o·ver·res·o·lute·ness, noun sem·i·res·o·lute, adjective sem·i·res·o·lute·ly, adverb sem·i·res·o·lute·ness, noun un·res·o·lute, adjective un·res·o·lute·ly, adverb un·res·o·lute·ness, noun
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"One moment," interposed Midwinter, stopping him resolute ly on his way out to the carriage.
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British Dictionary definitions for resolute adjective firm in purpose or belief; steadfast
characterized by resolution; determined a resolute answer
Derived forms of resolute resolutely , adverb resoluteness , noun Word Origin for resolute C16: from Latin resolutus , from resolvere to resolve
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