stilted

UK
/ˈstɪltɪd/
US
/ˈstɪltɪd/

Translations

stiltedadjective
more stilted
Comp.
most stilted
Super.
UK
/ˈstɪltɪd/
US
/ˈstɪltɪd/
His speech was stilted and awkward.
Его речь была неестественной и неловкой.
The conversation felt stilted and forced.
Разговор казался натянутым и вынужденным.
stiltverb

stilted

Past Simple

stilted
Past Simple
stilted
Past Participle
stilting
Gerund
UK
/stɪlt/
US
/stɪlt/
ходить на ходулях
The performer can stilt across the stage with ease.
Артист может легко ходить на ходулях по сцене.

Definitions

stiltedadjective
Having a formal, stiff, or unnatural quality.
The conversation between the two colleagues was stilted, lacking any genuine warmth or spontaneity.
Supported on or raised by stilts.
The stilted huts stood safely above the flood-prone ground.
stiltverb
To raise or support on stilts.
The workers stilted the house to protect it from flooding.
To walk or move along using stilts for support.
Children love to stilt around the yard during the summer fair.