Definitions and Examples of firm, stiff, taut
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Solidly in place and not easily moved or shaken.
Example
The foundation of the building was firm and stable, ensuring its durability.
Not easily bent or flexed; rigid or inflexible.
Example
The new shoes were so stiff that they hurt his feet and made it hard to walk.
Pulled or stretched tight; not slack or loose.
Example
The rope was taut and secure, allowing him to climb up the steep hill.
Key Differences: firm vs stiff vs taut
- 1Firm describes something that is solidly in place and not easily moved or shaken.
- 2Stiff describes something that is not easily bent or flexed, rigid or inflexible.
- 3Taut describes something that is pulled or stretched tight, not slack or loose.
Effective Usage of firm, stiff, taut
- 1Physical Objects: Use these antonyms to describe the physical characteristics of objects such as ropes, fabrics, and materials.
- 2Emotions: Use these antonyms to describe emotions such as a firm resolve, stiff resistance, or taut nerves.
- 3Muscles: Use these antonyms to describe the physical state of muscles such as firm muscles, stiff muscles, or taut muscles.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of flasque are firm, stiff, and taut. Use these words to describe the physical characteristics of objects, emotions, or muscles. Firm describes something solidly in place, stiff describes something inflexible, and taut describes something pulled tight.
