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Adverb for unnatural or contrived in nature or behavior
“There were long periods with little to no dialogue, and what dialogue there was felt stilted and unnatural.”
Adverb for awkward or clumsy in nature or execution
“He glanced toward the clearing, but my cousins and Janessa were still performing their strange, stilted dance.”
Adverb for strictly conventional in one's manner or behavior
“She nodded acquiescence to his rather stilted request for her permission to seat himself beside her.”
Adverb for pompous in nature, especially in regards to tone of voice or writing
“And, finally, remember that you're writing to another human being, so avoid a stilted tone that's devoid of personality.”
Adverb for exaggerated and excessively dramatic
Adverb for overly formal, conventional, or prim and proper
Adverb for boring or severely lacking in interest
Adverb for without human warmth or sympathy
(of a person) Adverb for strictly conventional in one's manner or behavior
Adverb for pedantic
Adverb for lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments
Adverb for tall, slim, and rather ungraceful or awkward
Adverb for following the established standards of behavior or manners
Adverb for lacking social grace, elegance or charm
Adverb for appearing decisive or cheerful but unstable or nervous within
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