Use the adverb stiffly to describe something that's done in an awkward or rigid way. If you stiffly introduce yourself to your new neighbor, you're a little inept about it, not very graceful or smooth.

What does said stiffly mean?

stiffly adverb (NOT RELAXED)

in a way that is too formal: "I don't think that it's anything to do with you," he said stiffly. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

What do u mean by rigid?

1a : deficient in or devoid of flexibility rigid price controls a rigid bar of metal. b : appearing stiff and unyielding his face rigid with pain. 2a : inflexibly set in opinion. b : strictly observed adheres to a rigid schedule. 3 : firmly inflexible rather than lax or indulgent a rigid disciplinarian.