almost rigid

Frequency: 5.21.8 per million words

Nearly stiff, with very little movement.

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Examples (10)

  • A cold breeze made her body feel almost rigid.
  • The old machine's gears were almost rigid from disuse.
  • His posture was almost rigid with tension during the interview.
  • The rules of the club became almost rigid over the years, leaving little room for flexibility.
  • After the accident, her leg was almost rigid with pain.
  • The new policy is almost rigid in its application, allowing no exceptions.
  • He held his breath, his muscles almost rigid as he waited for the result.
  • The training schedule was almost rigid, demanding strict adherence from all participants.
  • Despite her efforts, the clay remained almost rigid, refusing to be molded easily.
  • The teacher's expectations were almost rigid, making it hard for students to be creative.