stiffly
- a word derived from stiff.
Example Sentences
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Stiffly formal in their stunning uniforms, the officers occupy a French chateau, drive in sleek Mercedes convertibles, drink brandy, and savor Verlaine’s poetry, which the Allies use in coded radio messages.
From The New Yorker • Jun. 6, 2014
Stiffly attentive in their chairs, trying to look properly interested in the proceedings, the actors only reinforces the impression that what we are witnessing is less a drama than an animated science seminar.
From New York Times • Nov. 27, 2011
Stiffly held shoulders or too much shoulder, torquing the body with an exaggerated sway.”
From New York Times • Feb. 14, 2011
Stiffly in full uniform & medals, Prisoner Ludendorff poses with Prisoner Hitler who wears his raincoat with an air of defiance.
From Time Magazine Archive
Stiffly, knowing that many eyes were upon her, Celaena dropped into a low bow, her skirts whispering.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
