Flintier: meaning, definitions and examples
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flintier
[ ˈflɪn.ti.ər ]
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.
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
Etymology
The term 'flinty' originates from the word 'flint', which refers to a hard and unyielding rock. The adjective has evolved to describe not only physical properties but also metaphorical characteristics of personality. The notion of being 'flintier' draws upon the qualities associated with flint, such as toughness and lack of warmth. Historically, flint was used to create tools and weapons, symbolizing strength and durability. Thus, when someone is described as being flintier, it conveys a sense of increased severity or harshness that can be traced back to these original attributes associated with flint as a material.