Stiffly
adverb
In a firm or rigid way.
He held his back stiffly while lifting the heavy boxes.
Often appears as...
- hold stiffly
- stand stiffly
adverb
In a formal or strict manner.
He greeted the jurors stiffly before starting his defense.
Often appears as...
- greet stiffly
- respond stiffly
adverb
In a way that is difficult to bend or move.
His fingers were so cold that they moved stiffly.
Often appears as...
- move stiffly
- bend stiffly
adverb
In a firm or rigid way.
He held his back stiffly while lifting the heavy boxes.
Often appears as...
- hold stiffly
- stand stiffly
adverb
In a formal or strict manner.
He greeted the jurors stiffly before starting his defense.
Often appears as...
- greet stiffly
- respond stiffly
adverb
In a way that is difficult to bend or move.
His fingers were so cold that they moved stiffly.
Often appears as...
- move stiffly
- bend stiffly
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Tension
Used to describe someone holding a body part tightly, often due to pain or effort.
She sat stiffly, trying not to aggravate her sprained ankle.
Pro Tip 2/3Awkward Movement
Indicates uncomfortable or unnatural movement, possibly caused by discomfort or inexperience.
He danced stiffly, clearly not familiar with the steps.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Discomfort
Can reflect a character's emotional state, such as feeling uneasy or strained.
After the argument, they spoke to each other stiffly.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Tension
Used to describe someone holding a body part tightly, often due to pain or effort.
She sat stiffly, trying not to aggravate her sprained ankle.
Pro Tip 2/3Awkward Movement
Indicates uncomfortable or unnatural movement, possibly caused by discomfort or inexperience.
He danced stiffly, clearly not familiar with the steps.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Discomfort
Can reflect a character's emotional state, such as feeling uneasy or strained.
After the argument, they spoke to each other stiffly.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Tension
Used to describe someone holding a body part tightly, often due to pain or effort.
She sat stiffly, trying not to aggravate her sprained ankle.
Pro Tip 2/3Awkward Movement
Indicates uncomfortable or unnatural movement, possibly caused by discomfort or inexperience.
He danced stiffly, clearly not familiar with the steps.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Discomfort
Can reflect a character's emotional state, such as feeling uneasy or strained.
After the argument, they spoke to each other stiffly.
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Video examples
Judy the Giraffe & Her...
in a heap really and unfortunately she does it on the side where the bedding isn't quite a high she was gonna say you talking a meter height they're just dropping down and we've always known she died arthritis she's always sought walked stiffly and things but would it realize I was causing the same which problem when she actually wanted
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Safari Live - Day 154 PIPE...
ambit of the other male niala which means that he can put his mantle down his skunk tail back between his legs and can move swiftly on to find something to he looks like he's moving stiffly
Video examples
Judy the Giraffe & Her...
in a heap really and unfortunately she does it on the side where the bedding isn't quite a high she was gonna say you talking a meter height they're just dropping down and we've always known she died arthritis she's always sought walked stiffly and things but would it realize I was causing the same which problem when she actually wanted
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 154 PIPE...
ambit of the other male niala which means that he can put his mantle down his skunk tail back between his legs and can move swiftly on to find something to he looks like he's moving stiffly
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Amanda Foreman
British Historian
The photograph of the Queen sitting stiffly across the table from Glasgow resident Susan McCarron is so natural and expressive that it looks utterly fake. It looks like an artist's portrait, complete with symbolism, humour and poignancy. No wonder the palace and the press have interpreted it in such different ways.
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Himesh Reshammiya
Indian Actor
Audiences are not interested in watching singers who stand stiffly and sing for three hours.
Quote examples
Amanda Foreman
British Historian
The photograph of the Queen sitting stiffly across the table from Glasgow resident Susan McCarron is so natural and expressive that it looks utterly fake. It looks like an artist's portrait, complete with symbolism, humour and poignancy. No wonder the palace and the press have interpreted it in such different ways.
Quote examples
Himesh Reshammiya
Indian Actor
Audiences are not interested in watching singers who stand stiffly and sing for three hours.
Example 1 of 2
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