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Rarestilted
The correct spelling is stilted.
How to pronounce stilted
/ˈstɪltɪd/
verbIPA: /ˈstɪltɪd/
Say it like: Sti-lte-d
The correct spelling is stilted. To raise on stilts, or as if on stilts For example: "He gave a stilted bow and left."
Usage Examples
“He gave a stilted bow and left.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To raise on stilts, or as if on stilts
adjective
- 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; also (generally) having the main part raised above the usual level by some structure.
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