ironlike
Hard and unyielding
Ironlike describes something resembling iron in its qualities—typically hardness, strength, or rigidity.
An ironlike grip is unyielding.
An ironlike will refuses to bend.
The word appears in technical and literary contexts where iron serves as the standard for durability or firmness.
Having great strength
- mightyHaving great power
- muscularHaving well-developed sinews
- robustStrong and durable
- vigorousHaving great physical energy
brawny · forceful · potent · stalwart · strapping · burly · sinewy · athletic
Unable to bend
- rigidUnable to bend
- unbendingRefusing to change position
- adamantStubbornly refusing to yield
- obstinateFirmly refusing to yield
stubborn · immovable · uncompromising · intransigent · implacable · steadfast · resolute · determined
Persisting over extended time
- enduringPersisting through time
- indestructibleImpossible to damage permanently
- hard-wearingResistant to damage
- heavy-dutyBuilt for hard use
rugged · reinforced · permanent · weatherproof · solid · reliable · dependable · impervious
powerful
Having great strength
vigorous · brawny · forceful · potent · stalwart · strapping · burly · sinewy · athletic · hulking
inflexible
Unable to bend
obstinate · stubborn · immovable · uncompromising · intransigent · implacable · steadfast · resolute · determined · unwavering
long-lasting
Persisting over extended time
- enduringPersisting through time
- indestructibleImpossible to damage permanently
- hard-wearingResistant to damage
heavy-duty · rugged · reinforced · permanent · weatherproof · solid · reliable · dependable · impervious · resilient
ferrous
Relating to iron
dense · magnetic · wrought · cast · forged · galvanized · industrial · ore · smelted · foundry
ironlikeweak-willed
Lacking determination or resolve
irresolute · spineless · wavering · wishy-washy · vacillating
like, iron, irony, irons, ironing, ironed, ironclad, ironwork, ferrule