rigidly

/ˈrɪdʒɪdli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈrɪdʒɪdli/ (ame, ipa)

rigidly — 副詞

1. in a way that stays completely stiff, without bending or changing position when

1.副詞B2
釋義

僵硬地

身體或物體不彎曲、不移動地

in a way that stays completely stiff, without bending or changing position when pressure or force is applied.

例句

Sana held her arm rigidly straight as the nurse cleaned the wound.

Sana 伸直手臂，讓護士清洗傷口時一動也不動。

rigidly + adjective describing posture

The wooden door was stuck rigidly in its frame so nobody could push it open.

木門卡死在門框裡，沒有人推得開。

passive: be stuck rigidly (position)

同義詞
  • stiffly

    most direct synonym for physical rigidity; interchangeable in most physical contexts

  • inflexibly

    slightly broader — can describe both material and human behaviour, but works here for physical unbendingness

反義詞
  • loosely

    opposite — describes something not tight or fixed in position

  • flexibly

    describes ability to bend or move without breaking

文法句型

rigidly + verb

verb + rigidly

rigidly + adjective

用法筆記

Often describes body posture or the position of objects that resist external force. Common verbs: hold, stand, sit, stick, stay.

常見錯誤

❌She rigidly refused to move.' (when meaning physical movement).
✅She held her arm rigidly still during the injection.
💡'rigidly' in this sense describes physical stiffness, not an attitude of refusal.

2. Describes a manner of following rules, traditions, or personal standards that al

2.副詞B2
釋義

嚴格地

固守規則、不願改變地

Describes a manner of following rules, traditions, or personal standards that allows no change at all, even when the situation reasonably calls for some flexibility.

例句

The school library enforced the no-eating rule rigidly, so students with snacks had to leave.

學校圖書館嚴格執行禁止飲食的規定，帶零食的學生必須離開。

enforce + rigidly — rule enforcement pattern

Ezra followed the recipe rigidly and refused to add extra spices when his friends asked.

Ezra 嚴格按照食譜做菜，朋友開口要求也不肯多加調味料。

follow + rigidly — strict adherence pattern

同義詞
  • strictly

    more common and neutral; can imply careful rule-following without the negative tone

  • inflexibly

    very close in meaning; slightly stronger negative connotation of refusal to adapt

  • uncompromisingly

    stronger — suggests refusal to find a middle ground even when appropriate

反義詞
  • flexibly

    opposite — describes willingness to adapt to circumstances

  • loosely

    describes relaxed, non-strict application of rules

文法句型

rigidly + verb

verb + rigidly

hold rigidly to + noun

用法筆記

Frequently used with verbs of enforcement or adherence: enforce, follow, apply, stick to, hold to, adhere to. Often carries a mildly critical tone — suggests the strictness is excessive or unreasonable in context.

常見錯誤

❌The manager rigidly smiled at the client.' (incorrect for 'stiffly' / 'awkwardly').
✅The manager enforced the dress code rigidly.
💡'rigidly' in this sense applies to rules and behaviour, not physical actions like smiling.
❌I rigidly believe in honesty.' (too strong, sounds robotic).
✅I firmly believe in honesty.
💡'firmly' expresses conviction; 'rigidly' implies an inflexibility that sounds negative in personal beliefs.