Stiffly and Softly

Opposite meaning words

Stiffly adverb - In a manner so as to cause loss or suffering.

Usage example: stiffly criticized for making such indiscreet comments in public

Show all Definitions

Softly is an antonym for stiffly.

Nearby Words: stiff, stiffen, stiffness

Softly adverb - With little weight or force.

Show all Definitions

Stiffly is an antonym for softly.

Nearby Words: soft, soften, softness, softie, softy

Cite this Source

Softly and Stiffly. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/stiffly/softly

Stiffly & Softly. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/stiffly/softly>.

Softly or Stiffly. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/stiffly/softly.

Google Ngram Viewer shows how "stiffly" and "softly" have occurred on timeline