starchily
adverb as in strong fondness
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Example:He greeted them formally, adhering strictly to the established protocol.
Definition:In a manner befitting a particular social or professional setting, often with a sense of adherence to protocol.
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Example:She accepted the award stiffly, her face frozen in a forced smile.
Definition:In a rigid, unyielding, and often overly formal manner, often implying a lack of warmth or flexibility.
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Example:He lectured about grammar pedantically, as if everyone in the room were beginners.
Definition:Excessively concerned with detail or with what is considered to be narrowly correct, often to the point of annoying others.
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