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
((verb)) rigidly to do (verb) strictly The plan was rigidly followed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: strictly, stiffly, inflexibly; Antonyms: flexibly, leniently
Etymology
Formed from the adjective 'rigid' and the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'. 'Rigid' comes from Latin 'rigidus'.
Memory Tips
This describes an action done in a 'rigid' way. If you know the adjective, you know the adverb.