Another word for firm
firm
modif.
Stable
fixed, solid, rooted, immovable, fastened, motionless, secured, steady, substantial, durable, rigid, bolted, welded, riveted, soldered, embedded, nailed, tightened, screwed, spiked, anchored, moored, fast, secure, sound, immobile, unmovable, mounted, unmoving, stationary, set, petrified, settled.
Firm in texture
solid, dense, compact, hard, stiff, impenetrable, close-grained, fine-grained, impervious, rigid, inelastic, hardened, inflexible, congealed, unyielding, thick, compressed, substantial, heavy, nonporous, close, condensed, thickset, impermeable, refractory.
Settled in purpose
determined, steadfast, constant, unwavering; see resolute 2.
Definite
specific, explicit, fixed, confirmed; see definite 1, determined 1.
Indicating firmness
strong, vigorous, steady, determined, adamant, hard, cold, sound, stout, sturdy, staunch.
Antonyms weak*, irresolute, unsteady.
firm, in referring to material consistency, suggests a compactness that does not yield easily to, or is very resilient under, pressure a firm mattress; hard is applied to that which is so firm that it is not easily penetrated, cut, or crushed hard as rock; solid suggests a dense consistency throughout a mass or substance that is firm or hard and often connotes heaviness or substantiality solid brick; stiff implies resistance to bending or stretching a stiff collar
stand<strong> (<em>or</em> </strong>hold) firm
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Another word for firm
Unyielding to pressure or force:
hard, incompressible, solid. See resist, strongFirmly settled or positioned:
fast, secure, stable, steady, strong, sure. See continueNot easily moved or shaken:
secure, solid, sound2, stable, strong, sturdy, substantial, sure, unshakable. See continue, strongIndicating or possessing determination, resolution, or persistence:
constant, determined, resolute, steadfast, steady, stiff, tough, unbending, uncompromising, unflinching, unwavering, unyielding. See purposeNot hesitating or wavering:
decided, decisive, determined, resolute. See decideAdhering firmly and devotedly, as to a person, a cause, or a duty:
allegiant, constant, faithful, fast, liege, loyal, staunch, steadfast, true. See continue, trustIn a definite and final form; not likely to change:
certain, fixed, flat, set1. See changePersistently holding to something:
clinging, fast, secure, tenacious, tight. See free, tighten
A commercial organization:
business, company, concern, corporation, enterprise, establishment, house. (Informal) outfit. See group
MLA Style
"firm." YourDictionary, n.d. Web. 25 June 2019. <https://thesaurus.yourdictionary.com/Firm>.
APA Style
firm. (n.d.). Retrieved June 25th, 2019, from https://thesaurus.yourdictionary.com/Firm
