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STILTED

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Artificially formal

Example:

when people try to correct their speech they develop a stilted pronunciation

Synonyms:

artificial; contrived; hokey; stilted

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

affected; unnatural (speaking or behaving in an artificial way to make an impression)

 II. (verb) 

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Past simple / past participle of the verb stilt

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