rigidly
UK: ˈrɪdʒɪdli | US: ˈrɪdʒɪdli
adv. in a stiff, inflexible, or unyielding manner
adv. with strict precision or exactness
The word "rigidly" derives from the Latin rigidus (stiff, hard), which itself comes from rigere (to be stiff). The root "rigid" entered English in the late 16th century, retaining its core meaning of inflexibility. The suffix "-ly," of Old English origin, is a common adverbial marker, transforming adjectives into adverbs. Together, "rigidly" literally means "in a stiff manner," reflecting both physical and metaphorical rigidity.
The teacher rigidly enforced the classroom rules.
The metal rod was bent but could not rigidly hold its new shape.
He rigidly adhered to his daily routine, never deviating.
The branches stood rigidly in the freezing wind.
Her posture was rigidly upright, showing no sign of relaxation.