(adj-i) (1) hard
solid
tough
(2) stiff
tight
wooden
unpolished (e.g. writing)
(3) strong
firm (not viscous or easily moved)
(4) safe
steady
honest
steadfast
(5) obstinate
stubborn
(6) bookish
formal
stuffy
(P)
(n) serious topic (of conversation)
(adj-i) discreet
tight-lipped
(n) tight grip
(n) solemn promise
(exp) thickheaded
obstinate
inflexible
(adj-i) (sens) obstinate
inflexible
thickheaded
(exp,adj-i) firmly determined
(n) stiff collar
(n) tight knot
(exp,adj-i) strongly united
(exp) let's put formalities aside
let's not speak so stiffly