flinty

[ˈflɪnti]

flinty Definition

  • 1(of a person or their expression) very serious and unfriendly
  • 2containing or resembling flint

Using flinty: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "flinty" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    His flinty expression made me nervous.

  • Example

    The flinty rock was difficult to break.

  • Example

    She had a flinty determination to succeed.

  • Example

    The CEO's flinty demeanor intimidated the employees.

flinty Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for flinty

Phrases with flinty

  • a heart that is hard and unfeeling

    Example

    He had a flinty heart and never showed any compassion.

  • a cold and unwelcoming stare

    Example

    She gave him a flinty stare that made him feel uncomfortable.

  • soil that contains flint

    Example

    The farmer had trouble planting crops in the flinty soil.

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Summary: flinty in Brief

The term 'flinty' [ˈflɪnti] describes a person or expression as very serious and unfriendly, or something containing or resembling flint. It can be used to describe a person's demeanor, such as 'The CEO's flinty demeanor intimidated the employees,' or a physical object, such as 'The flinty rock was difficult to break.' 'Flinty' extends into phrases like 'flinty heart,' denoting a hard and unfeeling heart, and 'flinty stare,' implying a cold and unwelcoming stare.