stiffly
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/ˈstɪfli/
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/ˈstɪfli/
in a way that is not relaxed and seems formal
She greeted him stiffly, not wanting to appear too friendly.
그녀는 그에게 어색하게 인사했으며, 너무 친절해 보이지 않으려 했다.
in a way that is slow and not smooth
He stood up stiffly, his joints aching from the long hike.
오랜 산행으로 인해 관절이 아파, 그는 어색하게 일어섰다.
in a way that is hard to move or bend
The door opened stiffly after being closed for so long.
오랫동안 닫혀있던 문이 딱딱하게 열렸다.