All decisive synonyms
deΒ·ciΒ·sive
D d adj decisive
- definitive β Something that is definitive provides a firm conclusion that cannot be questioned.
- influential β having or exerting influence, especially great influence: three influential educators.
- resolute β 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.
- forceful β full of force; powerful; vigorous; effective: a forceful plea for peace.
- crucial β If you describe something as crucial, you mean it is extremely important.
- critical β If a person is critical or in a critical condition in hospital, they are seriously ill.
- fateful β having momentous significance or consequences; decisively important; portentous: a fateful meeting between the leaders of the two countries.
- significant β important; of consequence.
- positive β admitting of no question: positive proof.
- determined β If you are determined to do something, you have made a firm decision to do it and will not let anything stop you.
- momentous β of great or far-reaching importance or consequence: a momentous day.
- conclusive β Conclusive evidence shows that something is certainly true.
- firm β not soft or yielding when pressed; comparatively solid, hard, stiff, or rigid: firm ground; firm texture.
- flat out β horizontally level: a flat roof.
- imperative β imperative language
- imperious β domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing: an imperious manner; an imperious person.
- incisive β penetrating; cutting; biting; trenchant: an incisive tone of voice.
- intent β something that is intended; purpose; design; intention: The original intent of the committee was to raise funds.
- litmus test β Chemistry. the use of litmus paper or solution to test the acidity or alkalinity of a solution.
- peremptory β leaving no opportunity for denial or refusal; imperative: a peremptory command.
- set β to put (something or someone) in a particular place: to set a vase on a table.
- settled β to appoint, fix, or resolve definitely and conclusively; agree upon (as time, price, or conditions).
- trenchant β incisive or keen, as language or a person; caustic; cutting: trenchant wit.
- all out β not at one's home or place of employment; absent: I stopped by to visit you last night, but you were out.
- resolved β firm in purpose or intent; determined.
- straight out β thoroughgoing: a straight-out Democrat.
- strong-minded β having a forceful and independent mind.
- absolute β Absolute means total and complete.
- assured β Someone who is assured is very confident and relaxed.
- bent β Bent is the past tense and past participle of bend.
- certain β If you are certain about something, you firmly believe it is true and have no doubt about it. If you are not certain about something, you do not have definite knowledge about it.
- crisp β Food that is crisp is pleasantly hard, or has a pleasantly hard surface.
- decided β Decided means clear and definite.
- final β pertaining to or coming at the end; last in place, order, or time: the final meeting of the year.
adjective decisive
- pivotal β of, relating to, or serving as a pivot.
- key β a small metal instrument specially cut to fit into a lock and move its bolt.
- vital β of or relating to life: vital processes.
- important β of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
- convincing β If you describe someone or something as convincing, you mean that they make you believe that a particular thing is true, correct, or genuine.
- authoritative β Someone or something that is authoritative gives an impression of power and importance and is likely to be obeyed.
- definite β If something such as a decision or an arrangement is definite, it is firm and clear, and unlikely to be changed.
- clear-sighted β If you describe someone as clear-sighted, you admire them because they are able to understand situations well and to make sensible judgments and decisions about them.
- focused β a central point, as of attraction, attention, or activity: The need to prevent a nuclear war became the focus of all diplomatic efforts.
- earnest β serious in intention, purpose, or effort; sincerely zealous: an earnest worker.
- purposeful β having a purpose.