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STILTED
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I. (adjective)
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Meaning:
Artificially formal
Example:
when people try to correct their speech they develop a stilted pronunciation
Synonyms:
artificial; contrived; hokey; stilted
Classified under:
Similar:
affected; unnatural (speaking or behaving in an artificial way to make an impression)
II. (verb)
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Past simple / past participle of the verb stilt
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