Definitions and Examples of solid, stiff, viscous
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
A substance that has a definite shape and volume, and is not easily compressed.
Example
Ice is a solid form of water.
Difficult to bend or move; not easily flexible.
Example
The new shoes were so stiff that they hurt his feet.
Having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid.
Example
Honey is a viscous liquid that is difficult to pour.
Key Differences: solid vs stiff vs viscous
- 1Solid refers to a substance that has a definite shape and volume, and is not easily compressed.
- 2Stiff describes something that is difficult to bend or move, and lacks flexibility.
- 3Viscous describes a substance that has a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid, and is resistant to flow.
Effective Usage of solid, stiff, viscous
- 1Science: Use these antonyms to describe the physical properties of matter in science classes.
- 2Cooking: Use viscous to describe the texture of sauces and solid to describe the state of frozen foods.
- 3Art: Use stiff to describe the texture of paint or clay.
Remember this!
The antonyms of fluid have distinct meanings. Solid refers to a substance with a definite shape and volume, stiff describes something that is difficult to bend or move, and viscous describes a substance with a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid. These words can be used in various contexts such as science, cooking, and art to describe the physical properties of matter.
