Stiffly: meaning, definitions and examples
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stiffly
[ ˈstɪfli ]
moving
In a manner that lacks ease or flexibility; rigidly or firmly.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She walked stiffly across the room.
- He stood stiffly, refusing to relax.
Translations
Translations of the word "stiffly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 rigidamente
🇮🇳 कठोरता से
🇩🇪 steif
🇮🇩 kaku
🇺🇦 жорстко
🇵🇱 sztywno
🇯🇵 堅く
🇫🇷 rigidement
🇪🇸 rígidamente
🇹🇷 katı bir şekilde
🇰🇷 딱딱하게
🇸🇦 بصرامة
🇨🇿 tuhě
🇸🇰 tuhé
🇨🇳 僵硬地
🇸🇮 trdo
🇮🇸 stíft
🇰🇿 қатал
🇬🇪 მკაცრად
🇦🇿 sərt şəkildə
🇲🇽 rígidamente
Word origin
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.