stilted
3 synonyms and 1 antonym for stilted, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Standing or built on stilts, or on something similar.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Standing or built on stilts, or on something similar.
“Beyin is also a wonderful beach retreat in its own right, as well as being the normal base from which to visit the unique stilted village of Nzulezo.”
2. adj
Sounding stiff, unnatural and overly formal, rather than easy and relaxed.
“As soon as she sat down, I made a decision in my mind: I was not going to let our conversation conform to the stilted style that protocol would dictate. I decided to be funny, to be jokey. She connected immediately—she joked right back.”
Opposites
Etymology
Formed from stilt and -ed.
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