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stiltedartificially formal and awkward in manner or style

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: artificially formal and awkward in manner or style

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstɪltɪd/

Korean meaning: 인위적으로 격식을 차리고 어색한

Korean pronunciation: **스틸**티드

Example Sentences

  • The robot's stilted movements made it obvious it wasn't human.
  • Her first date conversation was so stilted that he thought she was reading from a script.
  • The actor's stilted performance ruined an otherwise great movie.

stilted

ADJECTIVE

//ˈstɪltɪd//

artificially formal and awkward in manner or style

stilted concept
💡 Concept

a formally dressed man attempts to dance with exaggerated, robotic movements while holding his arms unnaturally stiff. He maintains an overly serious facial expression as he takes mechanical steps across the dance floor. His dance partner looks confused and uncomfortable as she tries to follow his awkward rhythm. Other couples around them dance naturally and smoothly, creating a stark contrast to the main character's performance. The ballroom guests in the background whisper and point at the peculiar dancing style. artificially formal and awkward manner in social interaction

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈstɪltɪd/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈstɪltɪd/

🌳Etymology

Rootstilt
Suffix--ed

Origin

From the noun 'stilt' (wooden poles used for walking above ground) plus the suffix '-ed'. The word developed the figurative meaning of being artificially elevated or unnatural, like someone awkwardly walking on stilts.

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🎵Rhyme

tiltedquiltedwilted
tilted
quilted
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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The robot's stilted movements made it obvious it wasn't human.

😄 Fun example

Her first date conversation was so stilted that he thought she was reading from a script.

The actor's stilted performance ruined an otherwise great movie.

😄 Fun example

He tried to impress his girlfriend's parents but his stilted politeness backfired.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

awkwardartificialunnaturalforcedrigid

Antonyms

naturalfluidsmooth

Related

stiffformalcontrivedmechanical