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Synonyms for cast-iron

Synonyms by meaning

Adjective

1. Iron — durable; tough; resilient

iron, bullet-proof, robust, impervious, unshakable US, unshakeable UK

2. Iron-clad — inflexible or without exception

iron-clad, stern, unwavering, unrelenting

Definitions

  1. adj. 1

    Durable; tough; resilient.

    Ernest has a cast iron constitution and never gets sick.

  2. adj. 2

    Inflexible or without exception.

    The school's cast iron policy on admissions fees left no leeway for needy students.

Related words

Phrases
cast-iron plant
Is a kind of
iron metal
Other spellings
cast iron castiron

Example sentences

  • robust The software is extremely robust and full-featured.
  • impervious Mark almost became impervious to toxic co-workers.
  • unshakable Mary was irritated by Tom's unshakable calmness.
  • stern Oleg ordered Rima to return to bed in a stern tone.

By length

4 letters
iron2
5 letters
stern1
6 letters
robust2
10 letters
unwavering4, impervious4, unshakable4
11 letters
unrelenting4, unshakeable4

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (iron2 = 2 syllables).