LookItUprigid
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈrɪdʒɪd/
rigid means: Hard or stiff enough to keep its shape when you try to bend it.
adjective
Hard or stiff enough to keep its shape when you try to bend it.
- The box has a rigid plastic lid.
- A rigid frame supports the tent.
- These panels are light but rigid.
Very strict and allowing little or no change in rules or methods.
- The school has rigid rules.
- A rigid schedule leaves no time for delays.
- We need a less rigid approach to teaching.
Held firmly in one position, without moving.
- She stood rigid beside the door.
- His body remained rigid while the doctor examined him.
- The guard held a rigid posture throughout the ceremony.
Unwilling to change your opinions or accept a different view.
- His views on marriage are rigid.
- She remained rigid in her opposition to the plan.
- Their rigid attitude made agreement impossible.
Questions about rigid
What does rigid mean?
Hard or stiff enough to keep its shape when you try to bend it.
What is rigid in other languages?
Türkçe: sert · Español: rígido · Français: rigide · Deutsch: starr · Italiano: rigido · 日本語: 硬い
How do you pronounce rigid?
It is pronounced /ˈrɪdʒɪd/.
How do you use rigid in a sentence?
The box has a rigid plastic lid. A rigid frame supports the tent.
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