Synonyms & Antonyms : Stiff





Stiff



( Adjective )


She was scared stiff.

Synonyms:

Brittle

Firm

Hard

Rigid

Solid

Taunt

Tense

Tight

Clumsy

Crude

Arduous

Formidable

Tough

Cruel

Drastic

Extreme

Strong

Contextual Examples:

Non-metals are brittle. They can break when hammered.

We have no firm evidence.

Finding the right person for a job can be hard work.

She sat in her chair rigid and strong.

Metals are solid and heavy due to their low level of inter molecular space.

The cap of this bottle is very tight. It is very difficult to loose it.

A formidable task lies ahead of us.



Antonyms:

Ductile

Elastic

Flexible

Pliable

Plaint

Limber

Supple

Casual

Easy

Informal

Natural

Relaxed

Spontaneous

Contextual Examples:

Metals are ductile. You can make wire from it.

Rubber is elastic. It can spread when pulled.

You should be flexible in your attitude and ideas.

I do a few exercises to limber up before a running-race.

Moisturizing cream keeps your skin soft and supple.

It is easy to drive in a free road rather than in a crowded one.

Now I feel relaxed after completing the tedious job.

It is only natural to worry about your children.




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