stiffly in a sentence
adv.
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Definition
Stiffly: in a rigid or inflexible manner, often due to discomfort or awkwardness.
Crossword clues for stiffly
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "stiffly".
- In a rigid manner, lacking flexibility.
- Moving awkwardly due to tension.
- With discomfort, not easily bending.
- In a tense and inflexible way.
- Rigidly, as if in pain or discomfort.
Stiffly sentence examples
- She walked stiffly after her long run, her muscles protesting with each step.
- He nodded stiffly, unsure how to respond to the unexpected compliment.
- The soldier stood stiffly at attention, showing no sign of fatigue or discomfort.
- She smiled stiffly, trying to mask her unease in the crowded room.
- The chair was so rigid that I had to sit stiffly, trying to find a comfortable position.