adverb
- in a stiff, unnatural, or emotionless manner
Examples
- The actor delivered his lines woodenly, showing no emotion.
- She smiled woodenly at the camera during the interview.
- He moved woodenly across the stage, like a robot.
- The politician answered questions woodenly, avoiding any real engagement.
- The dancer performed woodenly, lacking the grace she usually displayed.
- She nodded woodenly when her boss gave her the bad news.