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    stiffly
    /ˈstɪfli/

    adverb

    • 1. in a manner that is not relaxed or friendly: "they stiffly shook hands"
    • 2. in a severe or strong manner: "stiffly worded letters of complaint"

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  2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › stifflyStiffly - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    stiffly. Use the adverb stiffly to describe something that's done in an awkward or rigid way. If you stiffly introduce yourself to your new neighbor, you're a little inept about it, not very graceful or smooth.

    • Rigidly

      in a rigid manner. DISCLAIMER: These example sentences...

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › stifflyStiffly Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of STIFF is not easily bent : rigid. How to use stiff in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Stiff.

  4. www.thefreedictionary.com › stifflyStiffly - definition of stiffly by The Free Dictionary

    Stiffly means in a stiff manner, rigid, or formal. It can also be an adverb, noun, or slang term. See synonyms, translations, and examples of stiffly in different contexts.

  5. www.oed.com › dictionary › stiffly_advstiffly, adv. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

    Meaning & use. Pronunciation. Frequency. Factsheet. What does the adverb stiffly mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the adverb stiffly. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Entry status. OED is undergoing a continuous programme of revision to modernize and improve definitions.

  6. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › stifflystiffly - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Oct 10, 2024 · stiffly is an adverb meaning in a stiff manner, derived from Middle English stifly. See etymology, pronunciation, translations and examples of usage.

  7. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › stiflystifly - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jan 29, 2021 · Stifly is an adverb that means stiffly, firmly, unmoveably, or in a way that makes something or is difficult or to move or manipulate. It can also have other meanings, such as bravely, powerfully, or bloodily, depending on the context.

  8. www.wordreference.com › definition › stifflystiffly - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

    Learn the definition, synonyms, collocations, and usage of the word "stiff" in English. See examples of "stiff" as an adjective, noun, adverb, and verb in different contexts and meanings.