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Definition stiffly in British English

stiffly adverb

adverb
/ˈstɪfli/
1

in a way that shows you cannot move your body easily

Example

Stiffly, she walked out of the room.

Synonyms and related words
solid stiff hard
2

in a formal way that is not friendly or relaxed

Example

The old soldier sat stiffly upright.

Synonyms and related words
unfriendly cold hostile
3

in a way that causes something to become stiff

Example

Whisk the egg whites stiffly.

Synonyms and related words
still static stationary
Definition stiffly in British English