Synonyms of stilted
15 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for stilted is awkward. Other synonyms of stilted are laboured, affected, theatrical, effete and fey. The opposite of stilted is unstilted.
Synonyms and similar words for stilted
adjectiveElevated or raised in a contrived or unnatural way; stiff and artificially formal or pompous; also...
- awkward
- labouredOf writing or speech or similar, stilted or not natural due to too much effort being used in the production.
- affectedSimulated in order to impress.
- theatricalFake and exaggerated.
- effeteAffected, overrefined.
- feyOverrefined, affected.
- recherché
- hoity-toity
- overrefinedRefined to an excessive degree.
- pansified derogatoryOverly adorned; affected.
- precious derogatory
- pretentious
- stagyUnnaturally showy.
- WoosterianFoppish and affected.
- smug obsoleteStudiously neat or nice, especially in dress; spruce; affectedly precise; smooth and prim.
Opposite of stilted
adjectiveMaking use of or possessing a stilt or stilts, or things resembling stilts; raised on stilts.
- unstiltedNot stilted.
Meaning of stilted
- adjective Making use of or possessing a stilt or stilts, or things resembling stilts; raised on stilts.
- adjective Elevated or raised in a contrived or unnatural way; stiff and artificially formal or pompous; also, depending on redundant, unnecessary elements.
- adjective Of a building or architectural feature such as an arch or vault: supported by stilts (“supporting pillars or posts”); also (generally) having the main part raised above the usual level by some structure.
Questions about synonyms of stilted
- What is another word for stilted?
- Stilted has 15 synonyms on Word.ws, such as awkward, laboured, affected, theatrical, effete, fey, recherché and hoity-toity.
- What is the opposite of stilted?
- The opposite of stilted is unstilted.
- What does stilted mean?
- Stilted means making use of or possessing a stilt or stilts, or things resembling stilts; raised on stilts.
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