Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stiff

Adjective
/stɪf/
Definition
Rigid and not bending easily.
Examples
  • The stiff fabric did not drape well over the shoulders.
  • After a long workout, his muscles felt stiff and sore.
  • She waved the stiff paper in the air to dry the ink.
Meaning
Stiff refers to something that is firm or hard, making it difficult to move or bend.
Synonyms
  • Rigid
  • Firm
  • Hard
  • Inflexible
  • Unyielding