firm
adjective
not soft or yielding when pressed; comparatively solid, hard, stiff, or rigid.
firmness
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a word derived from
firm.
Example Sentences
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On Saturday, King Felipe hailed Pope Leo's "clarity and firmness" on the issue, saying it was "essential in the process of healing and reparation of the damage inflicted".
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026
"For the blood of the martyrs, sing the national anthem with firmness and without hesitation," read one placard.
From Barron's ● May 13, 2026
Tomatoes are also best added without their watery pulp to maintain firmness.
From Salon ● Mar. 21, 2026
Instead, some water filled in around me, but I didn’t feel a firmness that gave the sensation of being tightly held or suspended.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 18, 2026
This was a dire blow to poor Elizabeth, who had relied with firmness upon Justine’s innocence.
From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley
