What is another word for firmed?

Pronunciation: [fˈɜːmd] (IPA)

Firmed is a word used to describe the act of making something solid and stable. Some common synonyms for firmed include hardened, solidified, strengthened and stabilized. Each word has its own subtle differences in meaning; hardened suggests a toughening or rigidifying, while solidified implies a process of becoming fixed and unyielding. Strengthened suggests a reinforcing or fortifying, while stabilized implies a state of balance or steady maintenance. There are also less common synonyms that may be used, such as consolidated, settled and congealed. Choosing the right synonym depends on the context and desired emphasis of the sentence.

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What are the opposite words for firmed?

The word "firmed" means to become stable, solid or fixed. Its antonyms, on the other hand, mean to become unsteady, unstable or loose. Some of the antonyms for "firmed" include words like unfastened, unsecured, slackened, released, loosened and softened. Additionally, words like weakened, relaxed and slacked may also be used as antonyms for "firmed". These antonyms can be used in various contexts to describe situations where something is not tightly held or fastened down. For instance, when referring to a loosely-held grip, one can use any of the above antonyms to describe the situation.

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Usage examples for Firmed

He drew a deep breath, firmed his jaw.
"Eight Keys to Eden"
Mark Irvin Clifton
The bed is now firmed down according to the custom of the operator, either tamped down with some instrument very firmly, or by others, with the back of the fork or other similar instrument, the bed is made firm, but not quite so hard.
"Studies of American Fungi. Mushrooms, Edible, Poisonous, etc."
George Francis Atkinson
This handful can be replaced in the bed, packed down, and the soil covered over and firmed again at this point.
"Studies of American Fungi. Mushrooms, Edible, Poisonous, etc."
George Francis Atkinson

Famous quotes with Firmed

  • You see people who have been very heavy in their life who have taken that body, trimmed it down, firmed it up through discipline, exercise and being able to say no. Eating properly, that all comes into it.
    Mike Ditka
  • As a result of more contact with people from other traditions, as time passes I have firmed my conviction that all religions can work together despite fundamental differences in philosophy.
    Tenzin Gyatso
  • Your letter firmed me up a lot. It certainly is a comfort to know that my work is respected by someone whom I respect and am as fond as you. It confirms my beliefe that life is notall nonsense and cruelty—the inversion of Victorian complacency—but has hard spots of sense and love bobbing about in it here and there.
    E. M. Forster

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