adj

stilted

Stilted (adj) means making use of or possessing a stilt or stilts, or things resembling stilts; raised on stilts.

adj

Making use of or possessing a stilt or stilts, or things resembling stilts; raised on stilts.

Elevated or raised in a contrived or unnatural way; stiff and artificially formal or pompous; also, depending on redundant, unnecessary elements.

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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Etymology

From stilt + -ed.

Rhymes for stilted

wilted tilted

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of stilted?

"stilted" (adj) means making use of or possessing a stilt or stilts, or things resembling stilts; raised on stilts.

What are the different meanings of stilted?

"stilted" has 3 main meanings: 1. Making use of or possessing a stilt or stilts, or things resembling stilts; raised on stilts; 2. Elevated or raised in a contrived or unnatural way; stiff and artificially formal or pompous; also, depending on redundant, unnecessary elements; 3. 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.