Both Uses of
decisive
in
Pride and Prejudice
- To such perseverance in wilful self-deception Elizabeth would make no reply, and immediately and in silence withdrew; determined, if he persisted in considering her repeated refusals as flattering encouragement, to apply to her father, whose negative might be uttered in such a manner as to be decisive, and whose behavior at least could not be mistaken for the affectation and coquetry of an elegant female.†
Chpt 19
- When the ladies returned to the drawing-room, there was little to be done but to hear Lady Catherine talk, which she did without any intermission till coffee came in, delivering her opinion on every subject in so decisive a manner, as proved that she was not used to have her judgement controverted.†
Chpt 29 *
Definition:
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(decisive as in: a decisive decision maker) making quick decisions and sticking by them; or describing an action as firm or without hesitation