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Stiffly Definition & Meaning

stiffly
adverb
  1. in a stiff manner; "his hands lay stiffly"
  2. in a rigid manner; "the body was rigidly erect"; "he sat bolt upright"

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Frequently asked questions

What does stiffly mean?
in a stiff manner; "his hands lay stiffly" in a rigid manner; "the body was rigidly erect"; "he sat bolt upright"
What part of speech is stiffly?
Stiffly is an adverb.
How many definitions does stiffly have?
Stiffly has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adverb).

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