resolute

resolute
I. adjective Etymology: Latin resolutus, past participle of resolvere Date: 1533 1. marked by firm determination ; resolved <
a resolute character
>
2. bold, steady <
a resolute gaze
>
Synonyms: see faithfulresolutely adverbresoluteness noun II. noun Date: 1602 a resolute person

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