Firm and Pressed

Firm

Firm adjective - Not showing weakness or uncertainty.

Pressed and firm are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pressed" instead an adjective "Firm".

Nearby Words: firming, firmness, firmly, firmed

Pressed

Pressed adjective - Compacted by ironing.

Firm and pressed are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Firm" instead an adjective "Pressed".

Nearby Words: press, pressure, pressing

Both words in one sentence

  • Daneel took Baley's hand and pressed it with firm coolness, his fingers closing to a comfortable but not painful pressure and then releasing it.
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