Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

stiff

[stif] / stɪf /






Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The CG animals and aliens look stiff, other than a nifty close-up of an eyeball.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The band, expanded to include touring keyboardist Loren Gold, seemed exhilarated, if a little stiff at times, a first-night quibble that will surely self-correct.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The pizza chain has been struggling with rising costs and stiff competition in recent years.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Prosecutors had asked for a stiff sentence for what they termed a “massive fraud” that involved hundreds of thousands of victims.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

I forced what I hoped was a friendly smile onto my own face, but it felt stiff and awkward so I stopped.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




Vocabulary lists containing stiff


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "stiff" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com