rigid
adjective /ˈrɪdʒ.ɪd/Definition
C2 stiff or fixed; not able to be bent or moved: a rigid steel and concrete structure I was rigid with (= stiff and unable to move because of) fear.Hard and firm › not able to be changed or persuaded: disapproving We were disappointed that they insisted on such a rigid interpretation of the rules. rigidity /rɪˈdʒɪd.ɪ.ti/
/-ə.t̬i/ noun [U] Hard and firm rigidly /-li/ adverb mainly disapproving
/-ə.t̬i/ noun [U] Hard and firm rigidly /-li/ adverb mainly disapproving (Definition of rigid adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
© Cambridge University Press)
Browse the Thesaurus
SMART Thesaurus
Synonyms and related words:
- (as) stiff/straight as a ramrod idiom
- cast-iron adjective
- crispy adjective
- crunchy adjective
- crusty adjective (HARD LAYER)
- erect adjective
- firmness noun (STRENGTH/TIGHTNESS)
- fossilized adjective
- hard adjective (SOLID)
- harden verb (SOLID)
- horny adjective (HARD)
- petrified adjective (LIKE STONE)
- rock-hard adjective
- solid adjective (HARD)
- solidly adverb (HARD)
- stiff adjective (FIRM)
- stiffness noun (FIRM)
- temper verb (METAL)
- unyielding adjective (NOT BENDING)
Topic:
Hard and firm
Word of the Day
throw caution to the wind/winds
to do something without worrying about the risk or negative results
Blog
Read our blog about how the English language behaves.
New Words
Find words and meanings that have just started to be used in English, and let us know what you think of them.
