Stiffly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈstɪfli/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Stiffly is an adverb meaning In a stiff manner.
Meaning
In a stiff manner.
Example Sentences
'Very well, Clara,' she said stiffly, 'but I shall also speak to your father.'
It’s recited in schools across the US every day by students standing stiffly with their hands over their hearts.
'Twas Mr. Glennie who first moved to seek me; for when the second day came that I was not at school, he thought that I was ill, and went to my aunt's to ask how I did, as was his wont when any ailed. But Aunt Jane answered him stiffly that she could not say how I did.
Synonyms for stiffly
Depending on context, synonyms include stiff, bolt, rigidly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rigidly, bolt, awkwardly, formally, woodenly, primly.
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