determined

determined
adj.
VERBS
appear, be, look, seem, sound
become
remain
make sb

The opposition to her plan made her more determined than ever.

ADVERB
extremely, fairly, very, etc.
absolutely, quite, utterly

They were quite determined that he wasn't going to do it.

clearly, obviously
fiercely, grimly

His voice was grimly determined.

quietly (esp. BrE)
Determined is used with these nouns: ↑attempt, ↑campaign, ↑chin, ↑effort, ↑glint, ↑look, ↑opposition, ↑resistance, ↑stand, ↑stride

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