I. ˈre-zə-ˌlüt, -lət 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 faithful
• res·o·lute·ly -ˌlüt-lē, -lət-; ˌre-zə-ˈlüt- adverb
• res·o·lute·ness -ˌlüt-nəs, -lət-, -ˈlüt- noun
II. noun
Date: 1602
: a resolute person