stiff
adjective
rigid or firm; difficult or impossible to bend or flex.
stiffly
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a word derived from
stiff.
Example Sentences
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The ground-effect aerodynamics, and stiffly sprung cars, have been consigned to history.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
Unfortunately, these illustrious figures are badly written and stiffly played.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2026
Commander Azad stiffly climbs the stairs to an open rooftop with a commanding view of flat countryside.
From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2026
But as she approached him, she said, he held out his arm stiffly to keep her back, and shook her hand instead.
From New York Times ● Feb. 6, 2024
Marlie led the way, holding the torch out stiffly, as they stepped into the cave.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
