decisive

adjective (decisive, more decisive, most decisive); adverb (decisively)

«decisive» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Decisive describes a person who can make decisions quickly and firmly. tree →
Decisive means having the biggest effect on the result: «the decisive goal», «a decisive moment». tree →
Decisive means clear, with no doubt: «a decisive victory». tree →

In the lessons

In stories leaders and heroes are decisive; in sports and history the «decisive battle» or «decisive goal» settled the result. Phrases: «decisive moment», «decisive role», «act decisively».

Examples

Our captain is decisive and makes quick plans. tree →
Her goal in the last minute was decisive. tree →
The battle was decisive and ended the war. tree →
Be decisive: pick a book and start reading! tree →
He acted decisively and called for help. tree →
Winning 10–0 was a decisive victory. tree →

Note

Opposite: «indecisive» (unable to decide). Related: decide, decision. Not «decisive» = cutting; that is «incisive».

On Mova

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