woodenly
- a word derived from wooden.
Example Sentences
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Gage looks less mobile as he woodenly directs our attention to the skirmish in the background.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026
The best he can do on such solemn occasions is to woodenly read someone else’s words off a teleprompter as he flashes the thumbs-up sign.
From The Guardian • Nov. 24, 2018
“Our commitment is to cooperate with you in order to make peace and forge a historic peace deal with the Israelis,” Abbas said woodenly.
From Washington Post • Jun. 30, 2017
Several journalists, sitting in chairs, relate details of the case so woodenly that it sometimes sounds as if they were reading cue cards.
From New York Times • Jun. 2, 2017
Aware that everyone was looking at her, Lupita walked woodenly to the table and picked up the money.
From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty
