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    firm·ness
    /ˈfərmnəs/

    noun

    • 1. the quality of having a solid, almost unyielding surface or structure: "he tested the firmness of the mattress"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFIRMNESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    FIRMNESS definition: 1. the quality of not being soft, but not completely hard: 2. the quality of being strong and…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › firmnessFIRMNESS Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

    Synonyms for FIRMNESS: decisiveness, determination, decision, resolve, resoluteness, persistence, persistency, purposefulness; Antonyms of FIRMNESS: hesitation, indecision, vacillation, irresolution, indecisiveness, uncertainty, doubt, reluctance.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › firmnessFirmness Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    : having a solid or compact structure that resists stress or pressure. firm apples. 2. a (1) : not subject to change or revision. a firm offer. a firm date. (2) : not subject to price weakness : steady. firm commodities. b. : not easily moved or disturbed : steadfast. a firm believer in democracy. c. : well-founded.

  5. www.thefreedictionary.com › firmnessFirmness - definition of firmness by The Free Dictionary

    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.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFIRMNESS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    FIRMNESS meaning: 1. the quality of not being soft, but not completely hard: 2. the quality of being strong and…. Learn more.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › firmnessFirmness - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Nov 13, 2024 · 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.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfirmness noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    the firmness of the foundations; the quality of being strong and steady. the firmness of her grip; the quality of being strong and in control. His handling of the situation lacked firmness.

  9. www.oed.com › dictionary › firmness_nfirmness, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

    What does the noun firmness mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun firmness, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Entry status. OED is undergoing a continuous programme of revision to modernize and improve definitions.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFIRM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    to remain at the same level, amount, etc. or to rise slightly: In industries such as paper, chemicals, and steel, prices have firmed. firm to sth Copper firmed 1.8 cents to 142.1 cents a pound. firm against sth The dollar, meanwhile, firmed against the euro in the wake of the interest rate rise.

  11. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › firmnessfirmness - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Oct 26, 2024 · firmness (countable and uncountable, plural firmnesses) The state of being firm. security; steadfastness; good grip; strictness; mental strength