flinty

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈflɪnti/

Adjective

figuratively

Resembling or containing flint. / (geology) Siliceous (including basanite). / (figuratively) Showing a lack of emotion.

Japanese Meaning

燧石のような、または燧石を含む / (地質学的に)珪質の（バサナイトを含む） / （比喩的に）感情を示さない、無感情な

The geologist examined the flinty seams in the riverbed, tapping them lightly to test their hardness.

地質学者は川床の燧石のような層を調べ、硬さを確かめるためにそれらを軽く叩いた。

Sense（1）

Resembling or containing flint.

Sense（2）

(geology) Siliceous (including basanite).

flinty rock

Sense（3）

(figuratively) Showing a lack of emotion.

Public opinion has turned flintier in recent years on welfare spending.

Sense（4）

flintier

（ comparative ）

more flinty

（ comparative ）

flintiest

（ superlative ）

most flinty

（ superlative ）