Stilted(adjective)
Stiff, unnatural, and overly formal in speech or writing.
Hindi meaning:अप्राकृतिक और अत्यधिक औपचारिक
Synonyms: Artificial, Awkward, Forced, Formal
Antonyms: Natural, Relaxed, Fluent, Spontaneous
Example: His stilted speech made the audience uncomfortable.
Trick to remember: Stilted comes from stilts; walking on stilts looks unnatural, just like stilted language.
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