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Definition of stilted - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
toneunnaturally formal or artificially grand in manner or style
- His stilted speech made the ceremony feel awkward.
2.
unnatural mannerRare acting in a stiff, unnatural, or overly formal wayRare
- His stilted speech made everyone uncomfortable.
Origin of stilted
Middle English, stilte (crutch/pole) + -ed (having)
Examples of stilted in a sentence
The novel's dialogue felt stilted in modern settings. Her stilted smile felt rehearsed. They held a stilted conversation at dinner.
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- French:guindé, ampoulé, ...
- German:gekünstelt, gestelzter, ...
- Italian:ampolloso, affettato, ...
- Spanish:afectado, artificioso, ...
- Portuguese:afetado, forçado, ...
- Chinese:生硬的, 僵硬的, ...
- Japanese:不自然な, 不自然な感じの, ...
- Arabic:مُتَكَلَّف, جامِد, ...
- Hebrew:מְאוּלָץ, מְלָאכוּתִי, ...
- Russian:чопорный, напускной, ...
- Ukrainian:натягнутий, штучний, ...
- Hindi:बनावटी, अत्यधिक औपचारिक, ...
Definition of stilt - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
entertainmentpole with footrests for walking above ground
- The clown walked on stilts during the parade.
2.
constructiontall post supporting a structure above ground
- The house was built on stilts to prevent flooding.
3.
birdsTECH. wading bird with long legs and thin billTECH.
- We spotted a stilt near the marsh.
Verb
1.
elevationraise something on stilts or similar supports
- They stilt the house to prevent flooding.
2.
communicationRare add unnecessary formality or grandeurRare
- He tends to stilt his speeches with big words.
Images of stilt
pole with footrests for walking above ground 
tall post supporting a structure above ground 
wading bird with long legs and thin bill
Expressions with stilt
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a nomadic Australian wading bird with webbed feet and a reddish chest band
A banded stilt circled the salt lake after heavy rains.
bird with long legs and black wings found in Europe Africa Asia
The black-winged stilt wades in shallow water.
type of small wading bird with long legs and a long bill
The stilt sandpiper is often seen foraging in shallow waters during migration.
Origin of stilt
Middle English, stilte (crutch)
Examples of stilt in a sentence
The performer danced gracefully on stilts. The bridge was supported by wooden stilts. Stilts are commonly used in coastal architecture. A stilt waded gracefully through the shallow water. Stilts are often seen in wetland areas. They stilt the platform for better visibility.
Workers stilt the stage for the outdoor concert. His writing style tends to stilt his novels. The director's approach can stilt the film's dialogue.
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- French:échasse, surélever, ...
- German:Stelze, erhöhen, ...
- Italian:trampolo, sollevare, ...
- Spanish:zanco, elevar, ...
- Portuguese:zancos, elevar, ...
- Chinese:高跷, 架高, ...
- Japanese:竹馬, 高床式にする, ...
- Arabic:عصا خشبية للمشي المرتفع, رَفَعَ على رَكائِز, ...
- Hebrew:קַבַּיִם, לְהַגְבִּיהַ עַל כַּלּוֹנְסָאוֹת, ...
- Russian:ходуля, поднять, ...
- Ukrainian:ходулі, підняти, ...
- Hindi:स्टिल्ट, ऊपर उठाना, ...
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