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STIFFLY
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I. (adverb)
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a stiff manner
Example:
his hands lay stiffly
Synonyms:
stiff; stiffly
Classified under:
Pertainym:
stiff (not moving or operating freely)
Sense 2
Meaning:
In a rigid manner
Example:
he sat bolt upright
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Pertainym:
stiff (incapable of or resistant to bending)
Context examples:
Mrs. Steerforth, fallen back stiffly in her chair, and making no sound but a moan, cast her eyes upon her with a wide stare.
(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)
I was sorry, David, I remarked, said Mr. Murdstone, turning his head and his eyes stiffly towards me, to observe that you are of a sullen disposition.
(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)
He fumbled at the embroidered coverlet, trying to take it from the bed, and lay down stiffly—was instantly asleep.
(The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald)
