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Stiffen vs Stilted - What's the difference?

stiffen | stilted |

As a verb stiffen

is to make stiff.

As an adjective stilted is

stiff and artificially formal.

stiffen

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • To make stiff.
  • To become stiff.

    • Related terms

    * stiff

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    * English ergative verbs

    stilted

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • stiff and artificially formal
    • He gave a stilted bow and left.
  • pompous
  • (of a building) Supported by stilts.

    • Derived terms

    * stiltedly * stiltedness

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