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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In late August, on a trip to Kyrgyzstan for a regional summit, a widely shared clip showed him descending an airplane’s stairs slowly and stiffly, gripping the hand of his wife, Peng Liyuan.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Commander Azad stiffly climbs the stairs to an open rooftop with a commanding view of flat countryside.
From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2026
He looks his age; he moves stiffly, often speaks in a whisper.
From New York Times ● Feb. 9, 2024
Villanueva bristled, stiffly telling Deixler, “That’s a former undersheriff.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 14, 2024
Marlie led the way, holding the torch out stiffly, as they stepped into the cave.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
