Definition

Having a hard, unyielding quality, often used to describe a person or their demeanor as tough or stern.

Example

Her flintier attitude made it clear that she was not going to back down easily.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you noticed how much flintier his attitude has become lately?

Yeah, it's like he’s always on edge now.

I wonder if something happened to make him more flintier.

Maybe he’s just going through a tough time, we should check on him.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Flintier → The word 'flintier' is derived from 'flint' (from Old English 'flint', meaning a hard stone used to make tools and start fires) and the comparative suffix '-ier' (meaning more). Thus, 'flintier' means more like flint or harder than flint.

Memory Tip

Think of 'flint' as a hard stone, and remember that 'flintier' means something that is harder or more like flint.

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