Rigidly: meaning, definitions and examples

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rigidly

 

[ หˆrษชdส’ษชdli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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 | Adverb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rigidamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เค เฅ‹เคฐเคคเคพ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช starr

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan kaku

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะพั€ัั‚ะบะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sztywno

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŽณๆ ผใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rigidement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rรญgidamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท katฤฑ bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—„๊ฒฉํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุตุฑุงู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pevnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pevne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธฅๆ ผๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tog

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรญft

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ะฐาฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ™แƒแƒชแƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™rt ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rรญgidamente

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,548, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.