STILTED


Meaning of STILTED in English

/ ˈstɪltɪd; NAmE / adjective

( disapproving ) ( of a way of speaking or writing ) not natural or relaxed; too formal :

We made stilted conversation for a few moments.

►  stilt·ed·ly adverb

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