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rigid

1 of 1adjective
/ˈrɪ.ʤəd/
Forms:more rigid,most rigid
1

not flexible or easily bent

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  • The ruler was made of rigid plastic, ensuring accurate measurements.
  • The old tree had become rigid with age, its branches gnarled and immovable.
  • The branches of the tree were rigid and brittle after the winter frost.
  • The rules of the game were rigid and strictly enforced by the referee.
  • The steel beam was rigid, providing strong support for the building.
Synonyms:
unyieldingfirmstiffsolidhard
2

(of a person or body part) held stiff and motionless due to fear, shock, or strong tension

  • He stood rigid with fear, unable to take a step.
  • Jenny was rigid with terror.
  • Her fingers were rigid on the table's edge.
  • The child remained rigid when the thunder cracked.
  • His posture was rigid with nervous strain.
Synonyms:
strict
3

unwilling to change or adapt, especially in attitudes or beliefs

  • His rigid views on education prevented any discussions on reform.
  • His rigid approach to politics often led to confrontations with others.
  • The rigid structure of the company made innovation difficult.
  • She had a rigid mindset, refusing to consider any alternative perspectives.
  • The rigid rules of the club made it hard for new members to join.
Synonyms:
strictunbendinginflexiblehard
4

describing an airship or dirigible whose shape is maintained by a stiff, unyielding frame

  • The Hindenburg was a famous rigid airship.
  • Rigid airships require a solid internal framework.
  • The dirigible was classified as rigid, unlike nonrigid blimps.
  • Engineers studied rigid airship designs in the 1930s.
  • Rigid structures provide stability in large airships.
Antonyms:
nonrigid