FLINTY Synonyms: 175 Similar and Opposite Words

flinty

adjective

ˈflin-tē

Definition of flinty

as in strict

given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint a flinty warrior hardened by years of battle

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as in gruff

harsh and threatening in manner or appearance wrestling opponents intimidating each other with flinty stares

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Recent Examples of flinty 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 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 Sporting Robert Shaw’s distinctive fisherman’s cap, flinty and crooked grin, and swarthy mutton-chop sideburns, Gildart Jackson’s is an evocative portrayal of Robert Shaw. — Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026 Eva is a complex character, flinty and businesslike, deadly serious about her mission and willing to make ethical compromises to move it forward. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flinty

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Adjective

There’s no doubt that there are wasteful contracts and bloated salaries to be cut, but not even the strictest economizing could absorb that much without serious danger to public health and safety.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2026
Democrats made high power bills, clean energy and stricter scrutiny of data center contracts the focus on their races.

— Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of strict

Adjective

The two-time Oscar winner wrote in his upcoming memoir, Look at Me, that Nichols was gruff in their interactions.

— Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Nov. 2026
Loneliness looms as a threat to all genders, but men, who are lauded for gruff stoicism and scorned for vulnerability, can be especially ill-equipped to navigate atomization.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of gruff

Adjective

The Heat now returns home, but the competition is about to get tougher.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
Councilwoman Willis has been a tough negotiator, challenging us to work with the City of Dallas transportation department to identify and fund meaningful traffic enhancements.

— CBS News, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of tough

Adjective

He was known as an affable coach with great technical acumen, but also didn’t hesitate to show a more stern side of himself if the infielders weren’t performing up to the level they were expected to.

— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 11 Nov. 2026
Two days after Democrats routed Republicans in the US midterm elections, the American Embassy in El Salvador posted a stern reminder on social media.

— Merlín Delcid, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of stern

Adjective

Martha Stewart is asking Americans for forgiveness after her Halloween costume drew harsh criticism.

— Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Held without charge, al-Sakani says he was subjected to harsh conditions, including sleep deprivation, inadequate medical care and the withholding of medication.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of harsh

Adjective

But many others are unpopular and have faced fierce opposition.

— Joe Heim, Washington Post, 7 Nov. 2026
The once-fierce rivalry, which accounted for five Stanley Cup titles from 1996-2002, has cooled significantly since Detroit moved to the Eastern Conference and the teams have not been competitive at the same time.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of fierce

Adjective

Much, if not most, of the distemper was aimed at the would-be authoritarian in the White House.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
People living under authoritarian governments can still exercise power and influence through relationships, knowledge, social networks, and persuasion.

— Tanaz Eshaghian, Time, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of authoritarian

Adjective

The mood was grim at the Manama Dialogue, an annual security summit in Bahrain organized by the International Institute for Strategic Studies.

— Cara Anna, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
The motto of the franchise is ‘In the grim darkness of the far future, there is nothing but war,’ which could tap into his darker sensibilities, but Flanagan wasn’t giving much away when Deadline probed for an update.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of grim

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