woodenly (Meaning)

Wordnet

woodenly (r)

without grace; rigidly

Webster

woodenly (adv.)

Clumsily; stupidly; blockishly.

woodenly Sentence Examples

  1. The actor delivered his lines woodenly, lacking any emotional depth.
  2. The puppet's movements were stiff and woodenly, as if it were made of mere wood.
  3. The fence creaked woodenly in the wind, a reminder of its age and weathered condition.
  4. The old woman knitted woodenly, her fingers moving monotonously.
  5. The dancer's performance was woodenly and awkward, lacking any grace or fluidity.
  6. The desk was weathered and woodenly, bearing the marks of many years of use.
  7. The signpost stood woodenly by the side of the road, its message faded and barely legible.
  8. The woodenly expression on his face betrayed his lack of interest in the conversation.
  9. The child's woodenly attempts at a somersault left him sprawling on the ground.
  10. The old horse pulled the wagon woodenly along the dusty trail, its hooves clopping rhythmically.

FAQs About the word woodenly

without grace; rigidlyClumsily; stupidly; blockishly.

uncomfortable, clumsy, uneasy, awkward, rustic, timid, embarrassed,rough-hewn, upset, stiff

suave, urbane, composed, urbane, suave, graceful,graceful, composed, unperturbed, tranquil

The actor delivered his lines woodenly, lacking any emotional depth.

The puppet's movements were stiff and woodenly, as if it were made of mere wood.

The fence creaked woodenly in the wind, a reminder of its age and weathered condition.

The old woman knitted woodenly, her fingers moving monotonously.