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> is the phrase "decidedly humble" an oxymoron? If one "decides" to be humble....

"Decidedly" means "undoubtedly; undeniably",  as in "he looked decidedly uncomfortable"

Similar meaning: distinctly, clearly, markedly, obviously. noticeably, unmistakably...

No decision involved. 

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