stilted in German
stilted in German is gestelzt — stilted means making use of or possessing a stilt or stilts, or things resembling stilts; raised on stilts.
stilted in German
gestelzt
(figuratively) Elevated or raised in a contrived or unnatural way; stiff and artificially formal or pompous; also, depending on redundant, unnecessary elements.
What does "stilted" mean?
- adj Making use of or possessing a stilt or stilts, or things resembling stilts; raised on stilts.
- adj Elevated or raised in a contrived or unnatural way; stiff and artificially formal or pompous; also, depending on redundant, unnecessary elements.
- adj Of a building or architectural feature such as an arch or vault: supported by stilts (“supporting pillars or posts”); also (generally) having the main part raised above the usual level by some structure.
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What is "stilted" in German?
"stilted" in German is gestelzt. stilted means: Making use of or possessing a stilt or stilts, or things resembling stilts; raised on stilts.
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