different between decidedly vs resolvedly

English

From decided +? -ly.

decidedly (comparative more decidedly, superlative most decidedly)

In a manner which leaves little question; definitely, clearly.
In a decidedly petulant manner she sat with crossed arms and a frown.
In a decided or final manner; resolutely.
- 1914, Saki, ‘The Lull’, Beasts and Superbeasts:
  ‘We can't,’ said Vera decidedly, ‘we haven't any boats and we're cut off by a raging torrent from any human habitation.’

resolved +? -ly

resolvedly (comparative more resolvedly, superlative most resolvedly)

(obsolete) So as to resolve or clear up difficulties; clearly.
(obsolete) resolutely; decidedly; firmly.
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