minded
adj/ˈmaɪndɪd/
Etymology From mind + -ed. Compare Old English -mōd (“minded”), Old English ġehyġd (“minded; disposed”).
1
In compounds Having or exemplifying a mind of the stated type, nature or inclination.
Usually hyphenated
- a fair-minded decision by a traditionally minded Pope.
- literary-minded/literature-minded/two-minded
1 more example
- Downtown merchants can’t condone sending the spend-minded to Lancaster Mall, where they can park without fear in mega-macadam lots.2004 October 29, Carol McAlice Currie, “Unposted laws make downtown seem unwelcoming”, in Statesman Journal, volume 152, number 214, Salem, OR, page 1C:
2
Having a preference for doing something; having a likelihood, or disposition to carry out an act.
- I am minded to refuse the request.
- Order another drink if you are so minded
2 more examples
- He seems minded to go ahead with the plan.
- But Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander instead said she was "minded to approve" the plans, and extended a decision deadline to the end of October.2025 March 19, Paul Clifton, “Network News: Public transport concerns delay Gatwick bid”, in RAIL, number 1031, page 22:
- Derived terms
79 terms
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