English Synonym Finder

stiffly

Definitions

In a manner that lacks flexibility, ease, or grace.

In a formal, reserved, or constrained way.

Examples

He sat stiffly in the wooden chair, trying to hide his discomfort.

The soldier stood stiffly at attention as the general walked past.

Synonyms

rigidly formally awkwardly stiltedly unbendingly primly precisely

Antonyms

loosely flexibly informally naturally fluidly relaxed limply