What is another word for stiltedly?
Pronunciation: [stˈɪltɪdlɪ] (IPA) 
Stiltedly is an adverb that means to be stiff, formal or awkward in speech or movement. A few synonyms for stiltedly are woodenly, ungracefully, stiffly, artificially, laboredly, robotically, mechanically and awkwardly. These words have a negative connotation and indicate that someone or something lacks natural ease or fluency. Woodenly implies a rigidity and lack of fluidity in speech or movement that feels like there's no life in what is being communicated. Ungracefully indicates an inelegance or clumsiness in movement or manners. Stiffly implies a formal rigidity in behavior or language. All these synonyms indicate a lack of spontaneity and naturalness.
