firmness
noun/ˈfɜrmnəs/
Frequency rank: #15,687 most common English word
Meaning
the quality of being solid, steady, or resolute in manner or decision
Example sentence
The coach admired the firmness in her voice when she announced the team's new rules.
Synonyms & related words
- resolve
- determination
- steadiness
- decisiveness
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