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stiltedly

adv. stiffly, or in an unnatural manner

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stiltedly

adv. in a stilted manner; "she answered him stiltedly"

Usage examples of "stiltedly".

Regally she went to the table and, receiving no offer of assistance from him, slid stiltedly into the massive armchair that awaited her at the far end.

Joe had been almost silent, and Eve had been so aware of him sitting across the table that she had only been able to respond stiltedly to Galen’s questions and comments.