KJV Dictionary Definition: opinion

opinion

OPINION, n. opin'yon. L. opinio, from opinor, to thing, Gr., L. suppono.

1. The judgment which the mind forms of any proposition, statement, theory or event, the truth or falsehood of which is supported by a degree of evidence that renders it probably, but does not produce absolute knowledge or certainty. It has been a received opinion that all matter is comprised in four elements. This opinion is proved by many discoveries to be false. From circumstances we form opinions respecting future events.

Opinion is when the assent of the understanding is so far gained by evidence of probability, that it rather inclines to one persuasion than to another, yet not without a mixture of uncertainty or doubting.

2. The judgment or sentiments which the mind forms of persons or their qualities. We speak of a good opinion, a favorable opinion, a bad opinion, a private opinion, and public or general opinion, &c.

Friendship gives a man a peculiar right and claim to the good opinion of his friend.

3. Settled judgment or persuasion; as religious opinions; political opinion.

4. Favorable judgment; estimation.

In actions of arms, small matters are of great moment, especially when they serve to raise an opinion of commanders.

However, I have no opinion of these things -

opinionated

OPIN'IONATED, a. Stiff in opinion; firmly or unduly adhering to one's own opinion; obstinate in opinion.

opinionately

OPIN'IONATELY, adv. Obstinately; conceitedly.

opinionative

OPIN'IONATIVE, a. Fond of preconceived notions; unduly attached to one's own opinions.

opinionatively

OPIN'IONATIVELY, adv. With undue fondness for one's own opinions; stubbornly.

opinionativeness

OPIN'IONATIVENESS, n. Excessive attachment to one's own opinions; obstinacy in opinion.

opinioned

OPIN'IONED, a. Attached to particular opinions; conceited.

Definitions from Webster's American Dictionary of the English Language, 1828.
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