stifly

Middle English

From stif +‎ -ly.

stifly

Stiffly, firmly, unmoveably; in a way that makes something or is difficult or to move or manipulate.
Bravely, heroically, daringly; in a commendable way.
Powerfully; mightily, strongly.
With strong resolve; unyieldingly or strong-mindedly.
Repeatedly, obstinately; adamantly; without giving up.
Bloodily, injuriously, woundingly; in a way causing injury or challenge.
Profoundly, meaningfully, in an in-depth way.
(rare) Speedily; in a fast or rushed manner.
(rare) Angrily, hatefully.

“stiflī, adv.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-06-27.

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