decisive

/dɪsˈa‍ɪsɪv/

/dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

[adjective]

decisive

[ADJECTIVE]

powerful enough to determine the outcome of something

antonyms : indecisive

unmistakable

able to make decisions quickly and confidently

antonyms : indecisive

forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis

synonyms : critical

Examples

1. The team had been preparing for the big game for months, and when they stepped onto the field, they went to town, scoring goal after goal and securing a decisive victory.

2. The next week was decisive.

3. The loss of the Urals was decisive.

4. The victory was decisive.