English Dictionary

flinty

/ˈflɪnti/

adj

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

He had a flinty expression on his face.

意味（1）

Resembling or containing flint.

意味（2）

(geology) Siliceous (including basanite).

flinty rock

意味（3）

(figuratively) Showing a lack of emotion.

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

意味（4）

(wine) Having a taste characteristic of certain white wines, especially Chablis, supposed to evoke the sensation of flint striking steel.