What does stiltish mean?
Stiltish means Resembling stilts; stiltlike.
Stiltish
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Resembling stilts; stiltlike.
Definitions by Sense
- Resembling stilts; stiltlike
- stilted; awkward
Example Sentences
From the beginning, the child called Margar was shockingly like him. She developed stiltish legs and dangling arms, flat brown hair, and eyes that loomed in her face as though not quite fixed there – too big for the fine bones, too searching.
Synonyms for stiltish
Antonyms for stiltish
Related Words
Word Forms
- more stiltish
- most stiltish
Usage Notes
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From the beginning, the child called Margar was shockingly like him. She developed stiltish legs and dangling arms, flat brown hair, and eyes that loomed in her face as though not quite fixed there – too big for the fine bones, too searching.
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