rigidamente

rigidly

adverb ree-jee-dah-MEN-teh Rare

Also means

stiffly

Usage Note

Rigidamente modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to express inflexibility — physical stiffness or strict adherence to rules. It is a formal register word; in everyday speech Italians might prefer in modo rigido. Do not confuse with freddamente (coldly), though rigid behaviour can overlap with cold demeanour.

Examples

"Ha risposto rigidamente a tutte le domande."

Natural Translation

She answered all the questions rigidly.

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