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rigidly

/ˈrɪdʒɪdli/adverb

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adverb
  1. 1

    in a strict way that cannot be changed

    सख़्ती से, कठोरता से

    • The rules are rigidly enforced.
    • The timetable was rigidly followed.
    • The school follows the rules rigidly.
    + 2 more examples
    • He rigidly refused to change his plans.
    • The routine was rigidly fixed.

    Synonyms strictly inflexibly stringently

    Opposite flexibly loosely

  2. 2

    in a stiff way, without moving or bending

    अकड़कर, निश्चल होकर

    • She sat rigidly in her chair, waiting for the result.
    • The soldier stood rigidly at attention during the ceremony.
    • The cat sat rigidly, watching the bird.
    + 2 more examples
    • He stood rigidly with his hands by his sides.
    • She sat rigidly still, afraid to move.

    Synonyms stiffly

    Opposite loosely

◇Word family
rigid adjectiverigidity noun