Question 1 · Quick check
firmness
CEFRC1
/ˈfɝmnəs/
noun
Türkçe translations
Translating…
In plain English
- 01
noun
The quality of being solid, strong, or determined.
- 02
noun
Extra detailThe state of being firm
Examples
He admired her firmness in the face of adversity.
She answered the difficult question with absolute firmness.
At a glance
Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 2
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningssecurity; steadfastness; good grip
strictness; mental strength
physical durability; rigidness (of material)
More examples
In contextThe firmness of the mattress was impressive.
France, for the first time since the death of Charlemagne, was governed by a prince of great firmness and ability.
But many a man who would have stood within a home dismantled, strong in his passion and design of vengeance, has had the firmness of his nature conquered by the razing of an air–built castle.
Quick test
Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.
Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.
Nearby
Origin
noun
From firm + -ness.