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ironlike

ironlike

6.0
It has great strength and is very hard
  • adjective
  • /ˈaɪərnˌlaɪk/
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  • The general was known for his ironlike discipline and high expectations.

Examples

  • Her ironlike determination helped her overcome every obstacle.

  • His ironlike will is impressive.

  • Despite the pressure, his ironlike nerves kept him calm during the crisis.

  • Her ironlike determination helped her overcome many obstacles.

  • His willpower was ironlike, allowing him to persevere through the toughest challenges.

  • The ironlike strength of the bridge ensures that it can withstand heavy traffic.

  • She faced the criticism with an ironlike resolve, refusing to be deterred by negativity.

Synonyms

iron
vsironlike
27 5.1

Very strong and not easy to break or weaken

is about physical hardness and firmness rather than only robustness
metallike
vsironlike
6.8

Having the look or feel of metal

focuses specifically on strength hardness and firmness rather than general traits

Antonyms

soft
552 1.0

Easily pressed when you touch it

weak
524 1.0

Not strong in body or muscles and easily tired

fragile
83 3.4

Easily broken or damaged because it is not strong

How Hard

steely
20 5.5
ironlike
6.0
hard
764 1.0
firm
30 1.0
soft
552 1.0

Surface Forms

ironlike positive

Morphology

ironlike = iron (transparent) = iron + like

The adjective is formed with the productive suffix '-like' meaning 'similar to', so the meaning is directly derivable from 'iron'.

Etymology

Ironlike comes from iron, the strong metal, and the ending -like meaning 'similar to'. So ironlike means 'like iron', or very 'strong' and 'hard'.