Rigidly: meaning, definitions and examples

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rigidly

 

[ ˈrɪdʒɪdli ]

Context #1

used in formal writing

In a strict, inflexible, or unyielding manner.

Synonyms

inflexibly, strictly, unyieldingly

Examples of usage

  • He rigidly adhered to the rules.
  • She held onto her beliefs rigidly.
  • The company enforced the policy rigidly.
  • The teacher graded the exams rigidly.
  • The government implemented the regulations rigidly.
Context #2

in a physical sense

In a stiff, unyielding, or firm manner.

Synonyms

firmly, stiffly, unyieldingly

Examples of usage

  • He stood rigidly at attention.
  • She sat rigidly in her chair.
  • The dog waited rigidly by the door.
  • The tree stood rigidly in the wind.
  • The soldier saluted rigidly.

Translations

Translations of the word "rigidly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rigidamente

🇮🇳 कठोरता से

🇩🇪 starr

🇮🇩 dengan kaku

🇺🇦 жорстко

🇵🇱 sztywno

🇯🇵 厳格に

🇫🇷 rigidement

🇪🇸 rígidamente

🇹🇷 katı bir şekilde

🇰🇷 엄격하게

🇸🇦 بصرامة

🇨🇿 pevně

🇸🇰 pevne

🇨🇳 严格地

🇸🇮 tog

🇮🇸 stíft

🇰🇿 қатаң

🇬🇪 მკაცრად

🇦🇿 sərt şəkildə

🇲🇽 rígidamente

Word origin

The word 'rigidly' originates from the Middle English word 'rigide', which comes from the Latin word 'rigidus' meaning stiff or rigid. Over time, the adverb 'rigidly' has evolved to be used in both formal and physical contexts to describe a strict or inflexible manner. It has been in use for centuries, adapting to the changing language and societal norms.

See also: rigidity, rigidness.