adverb
- in a hard, unyielding, or stern manner; without sympathy or warmth
Examples
- She stared at him flintily, refusing to acknowledge his apology.
- The judge spoke flintily about the severity of the crime.
- He flintily rejected every suggestion the committee offered.
- Her flintily determined expression showed she would not change her mind.
- The general flintily ordered the troops to advance without hesitation.