单词	stilted
释义	stilted adjective stilt·​ed ˈstil-təd  1 a : pompous, lofty b : formal, stiff 2 : having the curve beginning at some distance above the impost a stilted arch stiltedly adverb stiltedness noun Synonyms awkward clumsy gauche graceless inelegant rough-hewn rustic rustical stiff uncomfortable uneasy ungraceful wooden See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences the conversation was somewhat stilted as we didn't seem to share any interests a stilted letter of apology that was written and accepted with equal measures of insincerity Recent Examples on the Web And all the scenes of orgies, disturbingly graphic childbirth and dragon-flying in the world can't fix a dull plot and a stilted script. Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 19 Aug. 2022 After some stilted chitchat, Fielder reveals to the teacher that their encounter has all been pre-planned. oregonlive, 12 July 2022 While Nate and Herman dwell with difficulty on family history – in circular, if not stilted, conversations – the film itself is more romantically melancholic for the past. Dini Adanurani, Variety, 9 Aug. 2022 The movie’s voice-overs are eloquent and emotional but use stilted language, which didn’t fit Mary’s journey. Alyse Stanley, Washington Post, 29 June 2022 There are even stilted hotels and restaurants that tourists can visit. Janelle Davis, CNN, 9 July 2022 Instead, Hook and Lewis’ complete lack of chemistry makes their dynamic so stilted that these moments come out of nowhere to land with an awkward thud. Caroline Framke, Variety, 10 June 2022 Willis’s slightly off-kilter body language and deliberate line readings give the protagonist a stilted quality that, on repeat viewings, seems entirely apt for a man who is repressing his own purgatorial loneliness. Adam Nayman, The New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2022 Still, when conversations take place out loud, the dialogue can feel stilted. Pat Padua, Washington Post, 16 May 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1820, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Kids Definition stilted adjective stilt·​ed ˈstil-təd  : not easy and natural a stilted speech stilted adjective 1 as in awkward lacking social grace and assurance the conversation was somewhat stilted as we didn't seem to share any interests Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance awkward clumsy uncomfortable uneasy embarrassed inelegant wooden stiff rustic flustered timid ungraceful gauche graceless disturbed rough-hewn ungainly gawky nervous agitated upset rustical unsettled meek abashed angular clownish discomfited discomforted jumpy boorish uncouth disconcerted lubberly distressed diffident discomposed unhinged disquieted discountenanced rattled bothered unassertive nonplussed perturbed mortified insecure chagrined self-conscious dismayed jittery nonplused modest unassuming unpretentious fazed self-doubting Antonyms & Near Antonyms graceful suave urbane composed serene collected undisturbed tranquil calm placid cool confident unperturbed secure self-possessed assured poised self-assured self-confident See More 2 as in formal marked by or showing careful attention to set forms and details a stilted letter of apology that was written and accepted with equal measures of insincerity Synonyms & Similar Words formal decorous nice ceremonious stiff correct solemn punctilious proper civil starchy polished polite refined stiff-necked courtly stately sober chivalrous courteous gallant genteel red-carpet Antonyms & Near Antonyms informal casual easygoing unceremonious improper indecorous laid-back discourteous rude impolite unmannerly See More
随便看	the exception rather than the rule the executive the eyes of the world the f-word the face of the earth the fact is the fact is/remains the fact of the matter is the fact remains the factory floor the facts of life the facts speak for themselves the faintest interest the faithful the Fall the family jewels the Far East the far left the far right the Fed the final straw the final word the final/last straw the finger the finger of blame

英语词典包含469781条英英释义在线翻译词条，基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法，是英语学习的有利工具。