stiffly

• Adverb, das bedeutet „steif, ungelenk“ – entweder körperlich unbeweglich oder im Verhalten förmlich und unfreundlich. Es beschreibt Handlungen, die ohne Leichtigkeit, Flexibilität oder Wärme ausgeführt werden.

An adverb meaning "in a stiff manner" — either physically rigid or formally/unfriendly in behavior. It describes actions performed without ease, flexibility, or warmth.

1. In a rigid mannerB2formal

   In a way that is not flexible or easily bent; with stiffness.

   Steif

   • He walked stiffly after the long run.
   • The old man stood stiffly by the door.
   • She held her arm stiffly to avoid moving the injured muscle.

   Synonymefirmlyinflexiblyrigidlytensely

   Antonymeflexiblylimplyloosely

2. Formally or awkwardlyB2formal

   In a manner that is not relaxed or natural; with formality or tension.

   Steif

   • He bowed stiffly to the queen.
   • She smiled stiffly at the awkward joke.
   • They greeted each other stiffly, avoiding eye contact.

   Synonymeawkwardlyclumsilyformallyprimlyrigidlytenselyungracefullywoodenly

   Antonymeeasilylooselynaturally