stiffly

His manner was stiffly formal.

John stiffly lent himself to her aromatic embraces.

Her recent graduation from a skinny piccaninny with brief skirts and stiffly wrapped braids into the dignity of a long calico dress and starched white turban was an intoxicating affair.

He walked stiffly due to his sore muscles.

She greeted the guests stiffly, feeling nervous.

The old man sat stiffly in his chair, unable to move easily.

She spoke stiffly, trying to hide her emotions.

He shook hands stiffly, not used to physical contact.

The robot moved stiffly, lacking fluidity in its motions.

The soldier saluted stiffly, following protocol.

She smiled stiffly, trying to hide her discomfort.

The actor delivered his lines stiffly, lacking emotion.

The new employee sat stiffly in the meeting, feeling out of place.

Finally the boys were hungry, and I got up stiffly to follow them back.

" Malfoy provoked us, " said Harry stiffly.

Her face was covered with wrinkles, her hair was nearly white, and she walked rather stiffly.

“I beg your pardon? ” said the girl stiffly.

" I mislike that word, " Lord Tywin said stiffly.

It caused his two red ears to stand out stiffly, as if they were made of tin.

“That, ” he said stiffly, “is none of your business.

" I did not want a drink, " she said stiffly.

“Well, your parents appointed me your guardian, ” said Sirius stiffly.

" I've been sent to see you, " said Harry stiffly.