Stiff, rigid.
Naked.
Complete, absolute, full.
Severe; violent; fierce (now usually in describing the weather).
Plain in appearance; barren, desolate.
starkly; entirely, absolutely
Pliant, flexible, easy to bend.
Lithe and agile when moving and bending.
Compliant; yielding to the will of others.
To make or become supple.
To make compliant, submissive, or obedient.