firmness

B2 Topic:Abstract Ideas

US /ˈfɝmnəs/ UK /ˈfɜːmnəs/ See IPA manual

Freq #42965

Meanings

1

noun
The quality of being fairly hard or solid to the touch.

Press the avocado gently to check its firmness.
2

noun
The quality of being determined and steady in what you do or believe.

She handled the argument with calm firmness.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

2 noun · the quality of being... resolution steadiness

Word family

Forms firmnesses

Etymology

From firm + -ness.

Topics

Abstract Ideas

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