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Woodenly

usgb/ˈwʊdnli/Volume
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Emotionless ActionPlay
Use 'woodenly' when someone does something without showing feelings or enthusiasm. SlideAfter the defeat, the team clapped woodenly for the winners.
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Awkward MotionPlay
'Woodenly' can describe someone moving in a stiff or uncomfortable manner, like a wooden puppet. SlideShe walked woodenly down the aisle, clearly nervous.
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Negative NuancePlay
'Woodenly' often has a negative connotation, suggesting that the action is not natural or well-received. SlideHe greeted the guests woodenly, as if he wished to be elsewhere.