Firm and Squashy

Firm

Firm adjective - Having a consistency that does not easily yield to pressure.
Usage example: cold butter that was too firm to spread

Squashy is an antonym for firm.

Nearby Words: firming, firmness, firmly, firmed

Squashy

Squashy adjective - Giving easily to the touch.
Usage example: a bed covered in big squashy pillows

Firm is an antonym for squashy.

Nearby Words: squash, squashed, squashing
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