stiff
stiff
stɪf
stif
British pronunciation
/stˈɪf/

Definition und Bedeutung von „stiff“ im Englischen

01

steif, starr

not flexible and therefore hard to bend or change shape
stiff definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
The fabric was too stiff to drape nicely.
Der Stoff war zu steif, um schön zu fallen.
02

not moving easily

example
Beispiele
The door was so stiff that it took a lot of force to open it.
03

steif, formell

having a rigid or reserved demeanor, often due to formality or discomfort
example
Beispiele
His stiff attitude made it hard to connect with him.
Seine steife Haltung machte es schwer, mit ihm in Kontakt zu treten.
04

strong or intense in force

05

producing a strong physical or chemical effect

example
Beispiele
He delivered a stiff reprimand to the employees who failed to meet their deadlines, emphasizing the importance of accountability.
06

extremely drunk

07

showing firm resolve or determination

08

steif, starr

(of a person or body part) unable to move easily or comfortably, often due to pain or tightness in the muscles or joints
example
Beispiele
The cold weather made my hands stiff and hard to move.
Das kalte Wetter machte meine Hände steif und schwer zu bewegen.
01

an ordinary or unremarkable person

02

a human corpse

stiff
01

in a rigid or inflexible manner

02

to an extreme or intense degree

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