stiltedness
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stiltedness — noun self consciousness, out of place formality, or forced behavior. While doing this I walk about the room so that there will not be any suggestion of stiltedness or vocal or muscular interference … Wiktionary
stiltedness — stilted ► ADJECTIVE 1) (of speech or writing) stiff and self conscious or unnatural. 2) standing on stilts. DERIVATIVES stiltedly adverb stiltedness noun … English terms dictionary
stiltedness — noun see stilted … New Collegiate Dictionary
stiltedness — See stiltedly. * * * … Universalium
stiltedness — stilt·ed·ness … English syllables
stiltedness — noun ( es) : the quality or state of being stilted * * * stiltˈedness noun • • • Main Entry: ↑stilt … Useful english dictionary
stilted — adjective Date: 1820 1. a. pompous, lofty b. formal, stiff 2. having the curve beginning at some distance above the impost < a stilted arch > • stiltedly adverb • stiltedness noun … New Collegiate Dictionary
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