stiffly

• Adverbe signifiant « de manière rigide, sans souplesse » — soit physiquement immobile, soit de façon formelle ou peu amicale dans le comportement. Décrit des actions faites sans aisance, flexibilité ni chaleur.

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.

   de manière rigide

   • 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.

   Synonymesfirmlyinflexiblyrigidlytensely

   Antonymesflexiblylimplyloosely

2. Formally or awkwardlyB2formal

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

   de manière guindée

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

   Synonymesawkwardlyclumsilyformallyprimlyrigidlytenselyungracefullywoodenly

   Antonymeseasilylooselynaturally