flinty

adjective

ˈflin-tē 

flintier; flintiest

1

: resembling flint

especially : stern, unyielding

flinty determination

2

: composed of or covered with flint

flintily

ˈflin-tə-lē 

adverb

flintiness

ˈflin-tē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms of flinty

• strict
• tough
• harsh
• authoritarian
• stern
• rigid
• rigorous
• hardened
• hard
• gruff
• severe
• austere

Examples of flinty in a Sentence

a flinty and determined hero

a flinty warrior hardened by years of battle

Recent Examples on the Web

In the Cold War, the idea of the flinty citizen soldier, peacefully tending his field but ready to pick up a weapon at a moment’s notice, was invoked in the struggle against the Soviet Union. — Vivian Yee, New York Times, 20 June 2026

What these roles demonstrate is that Lopez excels at playing flinty women trying to survive who use their wit and cunning to outsmart the men around them. — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 8 June 2026

Hasna’s problematic actions are meant to be seen through this lens, alongside the gradual revelation of her life back in Morocco, yet our interest in sticking with her comes more from Erradi’s compellingly flinty performance than the flawed character development. — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 19 May 2026

Still, there are things to like about the job, including a flirtatious, flinty local bartender (Lena Headey), who may be taking an interest in Ulysses. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 17 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1536, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for flinty

• inti
• minty