rigidly — In a stiff, inflexible manner without any variation or deviation. Strictly adhering to rules or principles without compromise.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In a stiff, inflexible manner without any variation or deviation. Strictly adhering to rules or principles without compromise.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrɪdʒɪdli/
Korean meaning: 엄격하게, 융통성 없이
Korean pronunciation: 리-지드-리 (강세: 리)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother rigidly follows her 6 AM exercise routine, even during snowstorms.
- The robot was programmed to rigidly follow traffic rules, causing a traffic jam when it stopped for a plastic bag.
- The school rigidly maintains its academic standards.
rigidly
ADVERB//ˈrɪdʒɪdli//
In a stiff, inflexible manner without any variation or deviation. Strictly adhering to rules or principles without compromise.
In a stiff, inflexible manner without any variation or deviation. Strictly adhering to rules or principles without compromise.
She teaches rigidly while students follow timidly, yet dance most vividly!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'rigidus' meaning stiff or hard, like something frozen solid. The word evolved from describing physical stiffness to describing inflexible attitudes or strict behavior.
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My grandmother rigidly follows her 6 AM exercise routine, even during snowstorms.”
“The robot was programmed to rigidly follow traffic rules, causing a traffic jam when it stopped for a plastic bag.”
“The school rigidly maintains its academic standards.”
“He rigidly refused to change his opinion despite the new evidence.”
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