firm
/fərm/
adjective
- having a solid, almost unyielding surface or structure."the bed should be reasonably firm, but not too hard"synonyms: hard, solid, unyielding, resistant, solidified, hardened, compacted, compressed, condensed, dense, close-grained, stiff, rigid, inflexible, inelastic, walkable, congealed, frozen, set, gelled, stony, steely, adamantine
- strongly felt and unlikely to change."he retains a firm belief in the efficacy of prayer"
verb
make (something) physically solid or resilient.
"an exercise program designed to firm up muscle tone"
adverb
in a resolute and determined manner.
"she will stand firm against the proposal"
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Apr 19, 2024 · Kids Definition · 1 of 4 adjective. ˈfərm. 1. a. : solidly fixed in place. b. : not weak or uncertain : vigorous. c. : having a solid or compact ...
FIRM meaning: 1. not soft but not completely hard: 2. well fixed in place or position: 3. fixed at the same…. Learn more.
adjective · not soft or yielding to a touch or pressure; rigid; solid · securely in position; stable or stationary · definitely established; decided; settled.
/fəm/ · adjective. not soft or yielding to pressure · adjective. possessing the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue · adjective. strong and sure · adjective.
adjective · unstable · unpredictable · unsettled · capricious · mercurial · unsteady · temperamental · fluctuating · inconstant · open-ended.
From Italian firma (“signature”), from firmare (“to sign”), from Latin firmāre (“to make firm, to confirm (by signature)”), from firmus (“firm, stable”). The ...
FIRM meaning: 1 : fairly hard or solid not soft; 2 : set, placed, or attached in a way that is not easily moved often used figuratively.