granitic

Relating to or resembling granite; extremely hard, rigid, or unyielding in nature.

• 🇩🇪Den Granit betreffend, aus Granit bestehend oder ihm ähnelnd; von sehr harter, unnachgiebiger oder unerschütterlicher Beschaffenheit.

1. Hard as granite C1 formal

   Extremely hard, strong, or unyielding in physical texture or composition.

   • The granitic cliffs stood firm against the crashing waves.
   • The sculptor chose a granitic block for his masterpiece.
   • The soil in that region is granitic and difficult to cultivate.

   🇩🇪Hart wie Granit

   Synonyme: adamantineflintyhardimpenetrablesolidsteelystonyunbreakable

   Antonyme: crumblyfriablesoftyielding

2. Unyielding or emotionally resistant C2 formal

   Showing unfeeling resistance to tender feelings; emotionally hard or stubborn.

   • His granitic demeanor made it impossible to console him.
   • She faced the criticism with a granitic expression.
   • The negotiator's granitic stance prevented any compromise.

   🇩🇪Unbeugsam oder emotional abweisend

   Synonyme: callousflintyheartlessinflexibleobduraterigidsteelystonyunfeelingunyielding

   Antonyme: compassionateemotionalgentlekindsensitivesofttenderyielding

• more granitic comparative form
• most granitic superlative form