Stiff

Synonyms of stiff

• rigid
• hard
• firm

Antonyms of stiff

• loose
• flexible
• limber

Collocations of stiff

stiff competition

Frequency: 80 %

The company faced stiff competition from its rivals.

stiff upper lip

Frequency: 70 %

She maintained a stiff upper lip during the difficult times.

stiff breeze

Frequency: 60 %

The flags fluttered in the stiff breeze.

stiff drink

Frequency: 50 %

He needed a stiff drink after a long day at work.

stiff penalty

Frequency: 45 %

The player received a stiff penalty for his foul.

Idiomatic Expressions for stiff

• Phrase: stiff as a board
  Meaning: very rigid or inflexible
  Usage: After sitting in the same position for hours, my back felt as stiff as a board.