stifly

Middle English

Alternative forms

• styfly, stifliche, styfliche, styvelyche, stiffly, stifli, styfley, styffely

Etymology

From stif +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈstifliː/, /ˈstifliːtʃ(ə)/

Adverb

stifly

1. Stiffly, firmly, unmoveably; in a way that makes something or is difficult or to move or manipulate.
2. Bravely, heroically, daringly; in a commendable way.
3. Powerfully; mightily, strongly.
4. With strong resolve; unyieldingly or strong-mindedly.
5. Repeatedly, obstinately; adamantly; without giving up.
6. Bloodily, injuriously, woundingly; in a way causing injury or challenge.
7. Profoundly, meaningfully, in an in-depth way.
8. (rare) Speedily; in a fast or rushed manner.
9. (rare) Angrily, hatefully.

Descendants

• English: stiffly
• Scots: stiffly

References

• “stiflī, adv.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-06-27.