rigidly
Translation
rigidly, strictly, stiffly
Examples
The rules were rigidly enforced.
The rules were rigidly enforced.
He sat rigidly in his chair.
He sat rigidly in his chair.
Grammar Patterns
to ((enforce/apply sth.)) rigidly The rules were rigidly enforced.
Similar Words
Synonyms: strictly, stiffly, inflexibly; Antonyms: flexibly, leniently
Etymology
From 'rigid' plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'. 'Rigid' comes from Latin 'rigidus' (stiff).
Memory Tips
This is the adverb form of 'rigid'. If something is done in a 'rigid' way, it is done 'rigidly'.