Meaning & Definition of Stiffly in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: In a manner that is firm and rigid.

  Example Sentence: She walked stiffly due to the soreness in her legs.

• Definition: In a formal or reserved manner.

  Example Sentence: He greeted her stiffly, with no hint of warmth.

• Definition: In a way that is not relaxed or comfortable.

  Example Sentence: The audience sat stiffly in their seats, unsure of how to react.

Etymology

Origin: From the word 'stiff' + '-ly' (adverbial suffix).

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• stiff upper lip: To remain resolute and unemotional in difficult situations.
• stiff as a board: Very rigid; lacking flexibility.
• stiff competition: Strong competition that is difficult to overcome.

Translations

• Spanish: rigidamente

• French: rigidement

• German: steif

• Russian: жёстко

Related Words

• stiff: Not flexible; rigid.

• stiffness: The quality of being stiff.

• stiffening: The act of making something stiff.

Slang Meanings of stiffly

• Meaning: A stiff drink

  Example Sentence: After a long day, he went to the bar for a stiff drink.

• Meaning: Stiff as in strict

  Example Sentence: The coach's rules were so stiff that nobody wanted to play for him.