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Plural for rigidity or a measure of rigidity
“Celery stalks are naturally crisp due to the stiffness of the plant's cell walls and extraordinary water content within the cells.”
Plural for a lack of warmth or openness in manner or expression
“At that time, we were hardly troubled by the aloofness and stiffness of his manner.”
Plural for behavior that is strictly proper, conventional or formal
“There was a little stiffness in his greeting as Kildare came in.”
Plural for harsh or severe in nature
“The payee argued that this heightened standard is justified because of the stiffness of the penalty.”
Plural for clumsiness or inelegance in doing something
Plural for a painful involuntary contraction of a muscle or muscles
Plural for a slight pain that is uncomfortable
Plural for the state of being stretched tight
Plural for an enlarged and rigid (state of the) phallus
Plural for the feel or characteristics of a surface or object
Plural for the state or fact of lacking tact or class in one's comportment
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