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stiffly

[/ˈstɪfli/]
adverb
rigidamente
1. in a stiff manner; without flexibility or movement
He walked stiffly after the accident.
Ele caminhou rigidamente após o acidente.
2. in a formal or reserved manner; coldly
She greeted him stiffly at the meeting.
Ela o cumprimentou rigidamente na reunião.
3. with difficulty or resistance
The door opened stiffly.
A porta abriu com dificuldade.
Synonyms
rigidlyformallycoldlystarklyprimly
Antonyms
flexiblylooselyrelaxedlywarmlycasually

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rigidamente
most common usage
General Brazilian
de forma rígida
alternative phrasing
Portugal
rigidamente
same as Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
de modo formal
when emphasizing formality

Related Idioms & Phrases

stiff upper lip
stiff as a board
keep a stiff upper lip
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