overstiffly

Example:The newly appointed chairman answered questions viciously, making it hard for others to contribute.

Definition:In a manner that is cruel or savage, harshly. Also used to describe behavior that is overly formal or rigid.

Example:The postgraduate student formally overstepped the research bounds, performing experiments systematically and methodically.

Definition:In a manner that is strictly adhering to formal rules or procedures, often rigid and inflexible.

Example:She answered the questions mechanically, clearly uninterested in the subject matter.

Definition:In a manner that is performed without enthusiasm or natural ease, often rigidly and without expressiveness.