Meaning Of The Word Stilted

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What's The Definition Of Stilted?

stilted
adjective: If someone speaks in a stilted way, they speak in a formal or unnatural way, for example because they are not relaxed.

stilted in American English
raised or elevated on or as on stilts
adjective: stiffly dignified or formal, as speech or literary style; pompous

stilted in British English
adjective: (of speech, writing, etc) formal, pompous, or bombastic

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