(of an alcoholic drink) Strong or potent
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Not easily bent or changed in shape
“The orthopedic surgeon then fits a stiff metal prosthesis to a relatively flexible bone.”
Having a dense or semi-solid consistency
“Mix the flour into a stiff paste with a little water.”
Strictly conventional in one's manner or behavior
“Mel had never particularly liked the woman's stiff manner and perfect outward appearance.”
Uptight or unfriendly in nature
“Her stiff manner would eventually dissolve, and she would become surprisingly charming and outgoing.”
Feeling socially awkward or uncomfortable
“Josh arrives at the executive party in a kitsch white tuxedo, looking decidedly stiff.”
Difficult or laborious to execute or complete
“The principal huntsmen would need to kill an average of four deer or one elk each day, or three or four moose or two buffalo a week. A stiff task, indeed.”
Severe or harsh in nature
“Congressmen called for stiff measures to regulate the health care industry.”
(of a bodypart) Physically stiff to the point of aching
“My stiff muscles could do with a nice massage.”
Full of determination
“When stiff resistance by the Saurs against these inland landing troops was present from the start, we all knew that the ground campaign would be a long one.”
(of a wind) Blowing strongly
“A stiff breeze was blowing litter across the pink asphalt in George Square.”
(of an alcoholic drink) Strong or potent
“But in the long run, it's a stiff drink and flowing spirits that keep us all going.”
Being under the influence of alcohol
Lacking emotion or feeling
Harsh, oppressive, and difficult to bear or endure
Not easy to please or satisfy
Making strict requirements
Insecure with oneself
Not physically able to be moved
Much too high, especially in price
Affectedly proper, or formal, and rather prudish
Lacking vigor, vitality, or excitement
Large in size, amount, or intensity
Having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid
Suffering, or recovering from, a physical injury
Showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others
(of a person, animal or material) Able to withstand physical hardship, strain, or exposure
Growing thickly
Unpleasantly rough or jarring in smell or taste
Dead or deceased, or apparently so
Physically unyielding, taut or stiff
Affectedly grand or pretentious in manner or behavior
Very loyal and committed in allegiance or attitude
Firmly fixed in place or shut
(of a person) Lacking sophistication or refinement
Having a calm and serious manner or disposition
Anticipating something with anxiety or fear
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