flintiness
ti adjective, flint·i·er, flint·i·est.
1.
composed of, containing, or resembling flint, especially in hardness.
2.
unyielding; unmerciful; obdurate: a flinty heart.
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flinty (ˈflɪntɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj , flintier, flintiest | |
| 1. | of, relating to, or resembling flint |
| 2. | hard or cruel; obdurate; unyielding |
| 'flintily | |
| —adv | |
| 'flintiness | |
| —n | |
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| flinty (ˈflɪntɪ) | |
| —adj , flintier, flintiest | |
| 1. | of, relating to, or resembling flint |
| 2. | hard or cruel; obdurate; unyielding |
| 'flintily | |
| —adv | |
| 'flintiness | |
| —n | |
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