stiff — not easily bent or changed in shape; firm
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not easily bent or changed in shape; firm
Pronunciation (IPA): /stɪf/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's joints are so stiff, she can't even open a pickle jar anymore.
- The teacher's stiff expression softened when a student brought her coffee.
- After sleeping on the floor, I woke up with a stiff back and regretted my camping adventure.
stiff
ADJECTIVE[/stɪf/]
not easily bent or changed in shape; firm
not easily bent or changed in shape; firm
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'stif', related to Proto-Germanic 'stifaz', meaning rigid or firm. The word is connected to Old Norse 'stifr' and has cognates across Germanic languages.
Breakdown
stiff (single morpheme) - no productive prefix or suffix in modern English; the word is a simple adjective from Old English 'stif'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's joints are so stiff, she can't even open a pickle jar anymore.”
“The teacher's stiff expression softened when a student brought her coffee.”
“After sleeping on the floor, I woke up with a stiff back and regretted my camping adventure.”
“The stiff wind made it impossible to keep my umbrella open.”
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