Sentences

woodenly in a sentence

adv.

Definition

Woodenly: in a stiff, awkward, or unexpressive manner, lacking naturalness or emotional engagement.

Sample Sentences

  1. He delivered his lines so woodenly that the audience struggled to connect with the character.
  2. Despite her best efforts, she moved woodenly across the stage, lacking the fluidity of a seasoned dancer.
  3. The actor’s performance felt woodenly scripted, missing the emotional depth that the role required.
  4. As he spoke, his gestures were woodenly exaggerated, drawing more attention to his awkwardness than his message.
  5. She approached the task woodenly, following the instructions without any creativity or enthusiasm.

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