stiffly meaning

UK US /ˈstɪfli/ 2 syllables

stiffly (adverb): in a stiff manner.

stiffly has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

stiffly as an adverb

  1. in a stiff manner
    • his hands lay stiffly

    Synonyms: stiff

    Related forms: stiff

  2. in a rigid manner
    • the body was rigidly erect
    • he sat bolt upright

    Synonyms: rigidly, bolt

    Related forms: stiff

How to pronounce stiffly

stiffly is pronounced /ˈstɪfli/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 16 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with ST · words ending in LY · 7-letter words

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