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1. Speech or writing that is stiff and self-conscious, not natural or fluent
2. Artificially formal or grandiose, lacking in natural flow
1. Batman's stilted speech during the gala was noticeable, as he tried to hide his identity behind a facade of formality.
2. Despite being a genius, Tony Stark's attempt at Shakespearian dialogue sounded stilted in front of Thor.
3. Nobita's stilted attempt to impress Shizuka with his old-fashioned language made Doraemon chuckle.
4. The dialogue in the latest romantic movie felt stilted and unnatural, as if the characters were reading directly from a textbook.