Synonyms for

Rigidly

Verb / ˈrɪdʒɪdli: / Another word for rigidly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

adverb - in a strict or inflexible manner

Synonyms & similar words

stiffly bolt strictly inflexibly firmly stiffly sternly harshly severely unyieldingly rigorously tightly hard strict precisely exactly uncompromisingly stringently unbendingly unrelentingly unswervingly

Example sentences

  1. He held onto the rope rigidly to avoid falling.
  2. She followed the instructions rigidly and completed the task perfectly.
  3. The soldier stood at attention rigidly.
  4. The teacher scolded the students rigidly for not paying attention.
  5. The rules of the game are to be followed rigidly.

Quotes

  • The only way to deal with rigidly defined social expectations is to ignore them.
  • The mind is like a parachute; it works best when it's open, not when it's rigidly closed.
  • Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think rigidly and logically.

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