What does "confirmed" mean?

1. (verified as true) proven to be true or certain. 2. (having a fixed habit) having a habit or way of life that is unlikely to change. 3. (religious rite) having completed the religious ceremony of confirmation in a church.

confirmed

adj.

US //kənˈfɝmd// UK //kənfˈɜːmd// con·firmed

1 verified as true (adj.)
B1 Intermediate

proven to be true or certain.

verified, ratified, or established as certain by evidence or official statement.

Example

We have a confirmed booking for a double room at the hotel.

Example

Despite the initial rumours, the ministry has not yet issued a confirmed report regarding the number of casualties from the flood.
- unconfirmed
- denied
2 having a fixed habit (adj.)
C1 Advanced Formal

having a habit or way of life that is unlikely to change.

having a settled habit or conviction; inveterate or habitual in nature.

Example

My uncle is a confirmed bachelor who enjoys living alone.

Example

As a confirmed pessimist, he was already preparing for the project's failure before the first meeting had even concluded.
- habitual
- inveterate
- dedicated

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3 religious rite (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate Religion

having completed the religious ceremony of confirmation in a church.

having received the Christian rite of confirmation, signifying full membership in a church.

Example

She became a confirmed member of the church when she was fifteen.

Example

The bishop visited the parish to lead the service for the newly confirmed teenagers.

Word family

Adjectiveconfirmed
Adjectiveunconfirmed