stand stiffly
Frequency: 4.51.6 per million words
to stand in a formal and unnatural way, not relaxed
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Examples (20)
- The guard had to stand stiffly for hours during the ceremony.
- He often stands stiffly when he's nervous.
- She tried to stand stiffly and appear confident, despite her nervousness.
- The soldier stood stiffly at attention, awaiting orders.
- After the long flight, his muscles were so sore he could only stand stiffly.
- She was standing stiffly by the door, looking uncomfortable.
- The children were told to stand stiffly in a line and wait for their turn.
- After the long journey, his legs felt so sore he could only stand stiffly.
- He usually slouches, but for the photo, he made an effort to stand stiffly.
- Despite the cold, the guards continued to stand stiffly at their posts.
- The old man's posture was always a bit bent, but he would stand stiffly when addressing his elders.
- The old man began to stand more stiffly with age, a sign of his arthritis.
- Feeling out of place, she just managed to stand stiffly by the wall.
- Having been injured, he could only stand stiffly for a few minutes before needing to sit.
- The instructor demonstrated how to stand stiffly yet gracefully for the parade.
- Don't stand so stiffly; try to relax your shoulders a bit.
- He was so shocked by the news that he could only stand stiffly, unable to react.
- She will stand stiffly during the entire ceremony, maintaining her formal posture.
- The young ballet dancer was still learning to stand stiffly with proper form.
- If you stand stiffly for too long, you'll definitely get a backache.