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- DictionaryFirm·ness/ˈfərmnəs/
noun
- 1. the quality of having a solid, almost unyielding surface or structure: "he tested the firmness of the mattress"
The meaning of FIRM is securely or solidly fixed in place. How to use firm in a sentence.
FIRMNESS definition: 1. the quality of not being soft, but not completely hard: 2. the quality of being strong and…. Learn more.
Synonyms for FIRMNESS: decisiveness, determination, decision, resolve, resoluteness, persistence, persistency, purposefulness; Antonyms of FIRMNESS: hesitation, indecision, vacillation, irresolution, indecisiveness, uncertainty, doubt, reluctance.
FIRMNESS meaning: 1. the quality of not being soft, but not completely hard: 2. the quality of being strong and…. Learn more.
1. Resistant to externally applied pressure. 2. Marked by or indicating the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue: firm muscles. 3. Securely fixed in place: Despite being hit by the car, the post was still firm. 4. Indicating or possessed of determination or resolution: a firm voice. 5. Constant; steadfast: a firm ally. 6. a.
noun. These are words and phrases related to firmness. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of firmness. Length of cooking determined the custard's firmness. Synonyms. compactness. durability. density. fixedness. resistance. hardness. impenetrability. impermeability. imperviousness. inflexibility.
noun. the trait of being resolute. synonyms: firmness of purpose, resoluteness, resolution, resolve. see more. the trait of being irresolute; lacking firmness of purpose. the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior. freedom from wavering or indecision; constancy of resolve or conduct.
the quality of being strong and in control. His handling of the situation lacked firmness. Definition of firmness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Firmness Definition. The state of being firm; strength; permanence; stability; hardness; resolution.
to become firm or fixed (sometimes fol. by up): Butter firms by churning. (of prices, markets, etc.) to recover; become stronger, as after a decline (sometimes fol. by up ): Stock prices firmed again today.
