firm

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

• “firm convictions”
• “a firm mouth”
• “steadfast resolve”
• “a man of unbendable perseverence”
• “unwavering loyalty”

not soft or yielding to pressure

• “a firm mattress”
• “the snow was firm underfoot”
• “solid ground”

strong and sure

• “a firm grasp”
• “gave a strong pull on the rope”

not subject to revision or change

• “a firm contract”
• “a firm offer”

(of especially a person''s physical features) not shaking or trembling

• “his voice was firm and confident”
• “a firm step”

not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall

• “stocks are still firm”

securely established

• “an established reputation”
• “holds a firm position as the country”

marked by the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue

• “firm muscles”

pleasingly firm and fresh and making a crunching noise when chewed

• “crisp carrot and celery sticks”
• “a firm apple”
• “crunchy lettuce”

securely fixed in place

• “the post was still firm after being hit by the car”

unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause

• “a firm ally”
• “loyal supporters”
• “the true-hearted soldier...of Tippecanoe” Campaign song for William Henry Harrison
• “fast friends”

members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments

• “he worked for a brokerage house”

with resolute determination

• “we firmly believed it”
• “you must stand firm”

become taut or tauter

• “Yur muscles will firm when you exercise regularly”
• “the rope tautened”

make taut or tauter

• “tauten a rope”