stiff

/stˈɪf/

/ˈstɪf/

[adjective] [noun] [adverb]

stiff

[ADJECTIVE]

not flexible and therefore hard to bend or change shape

synonyms : rigid

not moving or operating freely due to being rigid or tight

rigidly formal

synonyms : buckram

starchy

powerful

harsh or severe in nature or effect

synonyms : potent

strong

antonyms : impotent

very drunk

synonyms : besotted

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

synonyms : firm

Stiff

an ordinary man

the dead body of a human being

synonyms : cadaver

stiff

in a stiff manner

synonyms : stiffly

extremely

Examples

1. The cleaning product contains stiff chemicals that effectively remove tough stains.

2. The door was so stiff that it took a lot of force to open it.

3. I was bored stiff listening to that lecture this afternoon.

4. The hot sauce had a stiff level of spiciness that left my taste buds tingling.

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