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Description:

Stiltedly is an adverb that describes something done in a stiff, formal, or awkward manner. It signifies speech or behavior that lacks naturalness or flow and appears forced or artificial.

Examples:

1. She delivered her speech stiltedly, afraid to make any mistake.
2. His writing style was criticized for being stiltedly academic and lacking originality.
3. The actors performed their lines stiltedly, as if they were reading from a script.

Usage:

- The term "stiltedly" is mainly used when referring to speech or writing that is formal and lacking spontaneity.

- It can also be used in a broader sense to describe any behavior or action that seems forced or unnatural.

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