stiffer

[US]/[ˈstɪfə]/
[UK]/[ˈstɪfər]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.More rigid; not easily bent or moved.; More formal or reserved in manner.
adv.To a greater degree; more rigidly.

Phrases & Collocations

stiffer upper lip

stiffer penalty

stiffer competition

stiffer regulations

getting stiffer

stiffer breeze

stiffer fine

stiffer joints

stiffer fabric

stiffer sentence

Example Sentences

the muscles in his legs felt stiffer after the long run.

she found the new regulations to be much stiffer than the old ones.

his handshake was surprisingly stiff and formal.

the old wooden door was stiff and difficult to open.

the economy has become stiffer due to rising interest rates.

the fabric was stiff and uncomfortable against her skin.

he adopted a stiffer attitude towards the project deadline.

the company's policies on employee conduct are stiffer now.

the competition for the job was incredibly stiff.

after sitting for hours, his back felt stiff and sore.

the new law imposed stiffer penalties for drunk driving.

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