Definition

The hardest or most unyielding, often used to describe a person who is very tough or unfeeling.

Example

She had the flintiest demeanor, showing no emotion even in difficult situations.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you ever met someone with the flintiest personality?

Yeah, I know a few people like that; they can be really tough to read.

Right? It's like they never show any emotion at all.

Exactly, sometimes it makes you wonder what's really going on inside.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Flintiest → It is formed from "flint" (from Old English *flint*, meaning a hard stone used to produce fire) and the suffix "-iest" (meaning most). The word "flintiest" describes something that is the most like flint, often referring to a very hard or unyielding quality.

Memory Tip

Think of 'flint' as a hard stone that creates sparks, and remember that 'flintiest' means the hardest or most unyielding, just like flint.

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