stand stiffly

Frequency: 4.51.6 per million words

to stand in a formal and unnatural way, not relaxed

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  • 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.