rigidly

C1 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪd.li/ See IPA manual

Freq #61696

Meanings

1

adv
in a rigid manner

The body was rigidly erect.
2

adv
In a rigid manner; stiffly.

What could have been done by such a machine downhill can only be conjectured, for the maximum speed was restricted rigidly to 80 m.p.h.

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1 adv · in a rigid manner stiffly

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Phrases (1)

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rigidly erect
held straight upright in a stiff, unmoving way

Adverb + adjective

Etymology

From rigid + -ly.

Topics

Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives

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