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stiffly

 

[ หˆstษชfli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

moving

In a manner that lacks ease or flexibility; rigidly or firmly.

Synonyms

awkwardly, firmly, rigidly

Examples of usage

  • She walked stiffly across the room.
  • He stood stiffly, refusing to relax.
Context #2 | Adverb

formal behavior

In a way that is formal and not relaxed, often indicating tension or discomfort.

Synonyms

formally, primly, starchily

Examples of usage

  • She greeted the guests stiffly, clearly upset about something.
  • He spoke stiffly, trying to hide his nerves.

Translations

Translations of the word "stiffly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rigidamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เค เฅ‹เคฐเคคเคพ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช steif

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kaku

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะพั€ัั‚ะบะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sztywno

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ …ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rigidement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rรญgidamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท katฤฑ bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋”ฑ๋”ฑํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุตุฑุงู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tuhฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tuhรฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅƒต็กฌๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trdo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรญft

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ™แƒแƒชแƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™rt ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rรญgidamente

Etymology

The adverb 'stiffly' is derived from the adjective 'stiff', which has Old English origins. The word 'stiff' has been used since the 13th century to describe something rigid or inflexible. The addition of the suffix -ly transforms 'stiff' into 'stiffly', indicating the manner in which an action is performed. Over time, the adverb has evolved to convey a sense of formality or discomfort in behavior.

See also: stiff, stiffen, stiffer, stiffness.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,285, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.