flint Synonyms
Another word for flint
• noun (Context 1)
A very hard, fine-grained sedimentary form of the mineral quartz, typically gray or black in color, that fractures with sharp edges and produces sparks when struck against steel.
"Early humans shaped pieces of silex into sharp arrowheads, scrapers, and hand axes."
• noun (Context 2)
A small piece of hard alloy or stone used in a cigarette lighter, survival kit, or historic firearm mechanism to produce a spark for ignition.
"The antique brass lighter stopped working because its tiny firestone had worn down completely."
• noun (Context 3)
Something extremely hard, unyielding, or stern, especially in reference to a person's expression, heart, or temperament.
"There was a glint of cold adamant in the magistrate's eyes as he delivered the verdict."
Opposites of flint
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of flint varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: