stilted

• Bezeichnet eine Ausdrucksweise oder ein Verhalten, das unnatürlich, steif und übertrieben förmlich wirkt. Auch für Sprache oder Stil, der gekünstelt und schwülstig ist.

Describes language or behavior that is stiff, unnatural, and overly formal.

1. Stiff or unnaturalC1formal

   Describes language, behavior, or writing that is formal, awkward, and not flowing naturally.

   Steif oder unnatürlich

   • His speech felt stilted and rehearsed.
   • The dialogue in the play was stilted and unrealistic.
   • She gave a stilted apology that didn't sound sincere.

   Synonymeartificialawkwardcontrivedforcedlaboredstiffstrainedunnaturalwooden

   Antonymeeasyflowingnaturalrelaxedspontaneous

2. Raised on stiltsC1formal

   Literally built or supported on stilts, often to avoid flooding or uneven ground.

   Auf Pfählen

   • The stilted houses along the river protect residents from floods.
   • They built a stilted platform for the outdoor concert.
   • The village had stilted huts over the water.

   Synonymeelevatedraised