adjective
English to Korean Dictionary

stiff Meaning in Korean (stiff 영어 뜻)

뻣뻣한, 엄격한, 경직된
뻣뻣한 in English:stiff
Quick Answer • 요약

stiff의 한국어 뜻은 뻣뻣한, 엄격한, 경직된입니다. (구부리거나 움직이기 어려운 단단한 상태의.)

Definitions of Stiff

  1. 1
    adjective
    뻣뻣한

    Something that is stiff is firm and difficult to bend or move.

    구부리거나 움직이기 어려운 단단한 상태의.

  2. 2
    adjective
    엄격한

    A stiff competition or penalty is very difficult or severe.

    경쟁이나 처벌이 매우 어렵거나 가혹한.

  3. 3
    adjective
    경직된

    If a person or their manner is stiff, they are formal and not relaxed.

    사람이나 태도가 격식 있고 편안하지 않은.

Example Sentences

casual

“The old man's joints were stiff after sitting for so long.”

그 노인은 너무 오래 앉아 있어서 관절이 뻣뻣했다.

formal

“They faced stiff resistance from the enemy.”

그들은 적의 거센 저항에 직면했다.

casual

“He gave a stiff, formal bow.”

그는 딱딱하고 격식 있는 절을 했다.

Synonyms (유의어)

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Antonyms (반의어)

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivestiffen
nounstiffness
adverbstiffly

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

stiff upper lipidiom

courage in the face of trouble or difficulty

stiff neckcollocation

a painful condition of the neck muscles

stiff drinkcollocation

an alcoholic drink with a high concentration of alcohol