rigid

adjectiveB2 · Upper-intermediate

Stiff and not able to bend.

Meaning of «rigid»

adjective

stiff and not able to bend

The metal bar stayed rigid even under heavy pressure.

Translation

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The difference between similar words

hard to bend

stiffdifficult to bend or move; also for body partsMy neck is stiff after the long flight.

rigidcompletely hard and unable to bendThe box is made of rigid plastic.

inflexiblecannot change; often about rules or peopleThe rules are too inflexible for small schools.

firm about rules and behavior

strictmakes sure rules are followedOur teacher is very strict about homework.

sternserious and firm, often with a hard lookThe old man gave us a stern look.

rigidwill not change or bend, even when neededThe company has rigid rules about time.

Word family

rigid B2 · adjectiverigidity C1 · nounrigidly B1 · adverb

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