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Stiffer: meaning, definitions and examples

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stiffer

 

[ หˆstษชfษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical state

Having a great deal of tension or rigidity; not easily bent, folded, or moved

Synonyms

firm, hard, rigid, tense

Examples of usage

  • The new mattress is stiffer than the old one.
  • His muscles felt stiffer after the intense workout.
  • The stiffer brush bristles are better for scrubbing tough stains.
  • She walked with a stiffer gait due to her sore joints.
  • The stiffer fabric retains its shape well over time.
Context #2 | Adjective

manner

Behaving in a formal or restrained way, often indicating a lack of ease or flexibility

Synonyms

formal, reserved, serious, stern

Examples of usage

  • He greeted us with a stiffer smile than usual.
  • She felt stiffer in social situations where she didn't know anyone.
  • The stiffer tone of his voice made it clear he was not in a good mood.
  • Her stiffer demeanor softened as she got to know him better.
  • The meeting had a stiffer atmosphere than anticipated.

Translations

Translations of the word "stiffer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais rรญgido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคงเคฟเค• เค•เค เฅ‹เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช steifer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lebih kaku

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะพั€ัั‚ะบั–ัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sztywniejszy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ˆใ‚Š็กฌใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plus rigide

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกs rรญgido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daha sert

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋” ๋‹จ๋‹จํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูƒุซุฑ ุตู„ุงุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tvrdลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tuhลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ›ด็กฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trลกi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรญfari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ั‚ั‹ั€ะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒคแƒ แƒ แƒ›แƒ™แƒ•แƒ แƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daha sษ™rt

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรกs rรญgido

Word origin

The word 'stiffer' can be traced back to the Old English word 'stif', meaning rigid or not easily bent. Over time, the word evolved to 'stiff' and eventually to 'stiffer'. The concept of stiffness has been associated with rigidity and tension, both in physical and behavioral contexts. The versatility of 'stiffer' allows it to describe both physical properties, such as materials or muscles, and interpersonal dynamics, like formality or restraint.

See also: stiff, stiffen, stiffly, stiffness.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,410, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.