What does the word resolute mean?

Usage examples for resolute

  1. " True," I answered; " but if each of those six is as resolute as I am prepared to be, we may prove sufficient for my purpose. – The Log of a Privateersman by Harry Collingwood
  2. The archduke held out his hand to him with a firm and resolute glance. – Andreas Hofer by Lousia Muhlbach
  3. The resolute and sensible man should by all means acquire that virtue which brings him Happiness a captive in bonds. – Twenty-two Goblins by Unknown