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rigidly

/ˈrɪdʒ.ɪd.li/
rig · id · ly
Adjective:rigid
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• adverb

1

In a strict, severe, or uncompromising manner that allows no variation or adaptation.

Example

"The committee adhered rigidly to the original guidelines, refusing to make exceptions for late applicants."

2

In a physically stiff, tense, or unbending way.

Example

"He sat rigidly in the waiting room chair, his hands gripping the armrests tightly."

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• Nearby Words

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rigidia
rigidity
rigidly
rigidness
rigmarole
rigor

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'rigid', which derives from the Latin 'rigidus' (stiff, hard, inflexible), from 'rigere' (to be stiff), combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rigidly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rigidly
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