Flintier: meaning, definitions and examples
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flintier
[ˈflɪn.ti.ər ]
Definition
character description
Flintier is a comparative form of the adjective flinty, which describes someone who is unyielding, harsh, or tough. This term often suggests a lack of compassion or softness in someone's demeanor. Flintier specifically emphasizes an increased level of such qualities compared to something described as flinty. It can refer to a person's attitude, emotional state, or even to a situation that is especially severe or unforgiving.
Synonyms
firm, harsh, stern, unyielding.
Examples of usage
- His flintier demeanor made it hard for others to approach him.
- The flintier conditions of winter made survival a challenge.
- She became flintier as she faced more hardships in life.
Interesting Facts
Etymology
- The word comes from 'flint', which is a very hard type of rock that's been used to make tools and start fires.
- Flint has a long history; it has been used since prehistoric times for making sharp edges and tools.
- The suffix 'ier' denotes a comparative form, so 'flintier' means more like flint, indicating increased toughness.
Literature
- The phrase 'flintier than a wolf's heart' might appear in stories to describe someone or something extremely unyielding.
- In poetry, flint-like characters are often portrayed as stoic and unmovable, representing strength.
Psychology
- Metaphorically, people can be described as 'flintier' when they show resilience or toughness in difficult situations.
- The concept of emotional toughness relates to resilience, where individuals become 'flintier' after overcoming hardships.
Cultural References
- In certain cultures, flint is used as a symbol of strength and survival, often referenced in folklore.
- Toughness associated with flint is sometimes likened to the indomitable spirit of warriors in stories from diverse cultures.
Geology
- Flint is a variety of chert and is made up of silica, forming in sedimentary environments.
- Its hardness makes it an important material in archaeology for tools and weaponry used by ancient humans.
Translations
Translations of the word "flintier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pedra sílex
🇮🇳 चकमक पत्थर
🇩🇪 Feuerstein
🇮🇩 batu api
🇺🇦 кремінь
🇵🇱 krzemień
🇯🇵 火打石
🇫🇷 silex
🇪🇸 sílex
🇹🇷 kıvılcım taşı
🇰🇷 부싯돌
🇸🇦 حجر الفلنت
🇨🇿 křemen
🇸🇰 kremenný
🇨🇳 燧石
🇸🇮 ognjeni kamen
🇮🇸 eldsteinn
🇰🇿 отқа арналған тас
🇬🇪 ბროლის ქვა
🇦🇿 qığılcım daşı
🇲🇽 sílex