The Opposite(Antonym) of “springy”
The antonyms of springy are stiff, rigid, and inflexible. These words describe something that is not flexible or bouncy.
Explore all Antonyms of “springy”
Definitions and Examples of stiff, rigid, inflexible
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not easily bent or moved; lacking suppleness or flexibility.
Example
The new shoes were so stiff that they hurt her feet.
Not able to be bent or changed easily; not flexible.
Example
The rules were so rigid that it was hard to make any changes.
Not capable of being bent or changed; unyielding.
Example
The boss was inflexible about the deadline and wouldn't give us any extra time.
Key Differences: stiff vs rigid vs inflexible
- 1Stiff describes something that is not easily bent or moved, but it can still have some degree of flexibility.
- 2Rigid describes something that is not able to be bent or changed easily, and it implies a lack of flexibility.
- 3Inflexible describes something that is not capable of being bent or changed, and it implies an unyielding nature.
Effective Usage of stiff, rigid, inflexible
- 1Describing Objects: Use these antonyms to describe objects that lack flexibility or bounce.
- 2Expressing Opinions: Use these antonyms to express opinions about people or situations that are not open to change.
- 3Writing: Use these antonyms in writing to create vivid descriptions and convey specific meanings.
Remember this!
The antonyms of springy describe things that lack flexibility or bounce. Stiff implies some degree of flexibility, rigid implies a lack of flexibility, and inflexible implies an unyielding nature. Use these words to describe objects, express opinions, and create vivid descriptions in writing.
