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: having the curve beginning at some distance above the impost
a stilted arch
stiltedly
adverb
stiltedness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of stilted in a Sentence
the conversation was somewhat stilted as we didn't seem to share any interests
a stilted letter of apology that was written and accepted with equal measures of insincerity
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The family drama seems more stilted than the giant spider story, which also tracks.
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Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
The stilted dynamic is nothing new; what feels unprecedented is the beat that Tom takes before answering Dickie’s invitation to go to San Remo for the weekend.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2024
The network is trying to alter its stilted and propagandistic flavor and package its content in more viewer-friendly formats.
—David Shambaugh, Foreign Affairs, 16 June 2015
When The New York Times reported on the new sites in March, DC Weekly published a lengthy response in a stilted style that indicated the use of artificial intelligence.
—Steven Lee Myers, New York Times, 29 May 2024
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Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
The stilted dynamic is nothing new; what feels unprecedented is the beat that Tom takes before answering Dickie’s invitation to go to San Remo for the weekend.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2024
The network is trying to alter its stilted and propagandistic flavor and package its content in more viewer-friendly formats.
—David Shambaugh, Foreign Affairs, 16 June 2015
When The New York Times reported on the new sites in March, DC Weekly published a lengthy response in a stilted style that indicated the use of artificial intelligence.
—Steven Lee Myers, New York Times, 29 May 2024
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“Stilted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stilted. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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stilted
adjective
stilt·ed
ˈstil-təd 
: not easy and natural
stilted speech
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