Determined Definition & Meaning

determined
adjective
  1. characterized by great determination; "a struggle against a determined enemy"
  2. having been learned or found or determined especially by investigation
  3. devoting full strength and concentrated attention to; "made continued and determined efforts to find and destroy enemy headquarters"
  4. determined or decided upon as by an authority; "date and place are already determined"; "the dictated terms of surrender"; "the time set for the launching"
  5. strongly motivated to succeed

"Determined" in song lyrics

See how determined is used in real songs:

  • "Yo, the outcome's already determined"
    Akrobatik — SayYesSayWord
  • "and live a thug life, I'm determined"
    Cormega f/ Dona — Personified
  • "It must be to write, son I'm very determined"
    Cormega — Introspective

Usage tips for "determined"

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