stiffly

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

stiff·ly BrE [stɪfli] ; NAmE [stɪfli] adverb
• ‘Thank you,’ she replied stiffly.
• The key turned stiffly in the lock.
•She sat down stiffly on a chair by the wall, aware that they were looking at her.
Main entry: ↑stiff_derived

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  rigidly, bolt, stiff