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Adverbs can be used to add emotive flavor to | Adverbs can be used to add emotive flavor to [[Say command|SAY]] and social verbs. | ||
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| '''A''' | | '''A''' | ||
| absently, absentmindedly, adamantly, admiringly, adoringly, affectionately, agreeably, aimlessly, airily, alluringly, aloofly, amiably, angelically, angrily, anxiously, apologetically, appreciatively, apprehensively, approvingly, arrogantly, authoritatively, awkwardly | | abashedly, abrasively, abruptly, absently, absentmindedly, absurdly, acceptingly, accusatively, acerbically, accusingly, acidly, adamantly, admiringly, adoringly, affectionately, agitatedly, aggravatedly, aggravatingly, aggressively, aggrievedly, agreeably, aimlessly, airily, alluringly, aloofly, ambiguously, ambivalently, amiably, angelically, angrily, anxiously, apathetically, apologetically, appreciatively, apprehensively, approvingly, ardently, argumentatively, arrogantly, assertively, assiduously, authoritatively, avidly, awkwardly | ||
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| '''B''' | | '''B''' | ||
| balefully, bashfully, bawdily, beautifully, begrudgingly, belligerently, bemusedly, benevolently, benignly, bitingly, bitterly, blandly, blankly, bleakly, blearily, blissfully, boisterously, boldly, brashly, bravely, brazenly, briefly, brightly, briskly, broadly, broodingly | | baldly, balefully, bashfully, bawdily, beautifully, begrudgingly, belligerently, bemusedly, benevolently, benignly, bitingly, bitterly, blandly, blankly, blatheringly, blitheringly, bleakly, blearily, blissfully, blisteringly, blithely, blobbishly, bluntly, boastfully, boastingly, boisterously, boldly, boorishly, boringly, braggingly, brashly, brattily, bravely, brazenly, briefly, brightly, briskly, brittlely, broadly, broodingly, | ||
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| '''C''' | | '''C''' | ||
| callously, calmly, carelessly, casually, cattily, cautiously, charmingly, cheerfully, childishly, coldly, comically, compassionately, condescendingly, confidently, confusedly, consideringly, contemptuously, contentedly, contritely, coolly, coquettishly | | calculatedly, calculatingly ,callously, calmly, candidly, captiously, captivatingly, carefully, carelessly, casually, cattily, cautiously, charmingly, cheerfully, childishly, civilly, coldly, combatively, comically, comfortingly, companionably, compassionately, condescendingly, confidently, conflictedly, conflictingly, confrontationally, confusedly, consideringly, conspicuously, contemptuously, contentedly, contritely, conversationally, coolly, cordially, coquettishly, courageously, courteously, coyly, crabbily, cravenly, creepily, crisply, critically, crookedly, crossly, crudely, cruelly, cryptically, cunningly, curiously, curtly, cuttingly, cynically | ||
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| '''D''' | | '''D''' | ||
| daintily, darkly, decisively, deeply, defiantly, dejectedly, delicately, delightedly, demonically, derisively, despondently, desultorily, devilishly, diffidently, diligently, diplomatically, disappointedly, disapprovingly, disconsolately, disdainfully, disgustedly, disingenuously, dismally, dismissively, disparagingly, distastefully, distractedly, doggedly, dogmatically, dolefully, doubtfully, dourly, dramatically, dreamily, drowsily, drunkenly, dryly, dubiously, dutifully | | daintily, damningly, darkly, decisively, deeply, defeatedly, defiantly, dejectedly, delicately, delightedly, demonically, derisively, despairingly, desperately, despondently, desultorily, devilishly, diffidently, diligently, dimly, dimwittedly, diplomatically, disappointedly, disapprovingly, disconcertedly, disconsolately, discontentedly, disdainfully, disgustedly, disingenuously, dismally, dismissively, disparagingly, distastefully, distractedly, distractingly, disturbingly, dizzily, doggedly, dogmatically, dolefully, doomfully, dotingly, doubtfully, dourly, dramatically, dreamily, drearily, drowsily, drunkenly, dryly, dubiously, dumbly, dutifully | ||
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| '''E''' | | '''E''' | ||
| eagerly, ecstatically, eerily, efficiently, elegantly, emphatically, encouragingly, endearingly, engagingly, enigmatically, enticingly, | | eagerly, ecstatically, eerily, efficiently, elegantly, emphatically, encouragingly, endearingly, energetically, engagingly, enigmatically, enthusiastically, enviously, equivocally, enticingly, erratically, eruditely, euphoniously, euphorically, evilly, exactingly, exasperatedly, excessively, excitedly, exhaustedly, expansively, expectantly, expressionlessly, expressively, exuberantly | ||
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| '''F''' | | '''F''' | ||
| faintly, fatalistically, fearfully, fiendishly, fiercely, firmly, fixedly, flatly, flirtatiously, fondly, foolishly, forlornly, frantically, fretfully, frigidly, frostily, furiously | | faintly, fatalistically, fearfully, feebly, fiendishly, fiercely, firmly, fixedly, flatly, flirtatiously, fondly, foolishly, forlornly, fractionally, fractiously, frankly, frantically, frenetically, frenziedly, fretfully, frigidly, frivolously, frostily, furiously, futilely | ||
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| '''G''' | | '''G''' | ||
| gallantly, generously, genially, gently, gingerly, gleefully, gloomily, glumly, good-naturedly, gracefully, grandly, gratefully, gravely, greedily, grimly, grudgingly, gruffly, grumpily, guiltily | | gaily, gallantly, gaspingly, generously, genially, gently, ghoulishly, giddily, gingerly, gleefully, gloomily, glumly, good-naturedly, gracefully, graciously, grandiosely, grandly, gratefully, gravely, greedily, grimly, grouchily, grudgingly, gruffly, grumpily, guiltily | ||
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| '''H''' | | '''H''' | ||
| happily, harshly, hastily, haughtily, hauntingly, heartily, heartlessly, heavily, helpfully, helplessly, heroically, hesitantly, hoarsely, hopefully, hopelessly, humbly, hungrily, hurriedly, huskily | | haggardly, halfheartedly, haltingly, haplessly, happily, harmoniously, harshly, hastily, haughtily, hauntedly, hauntingly, heartfeltly, heartily, heartlessly, heatedly, heavily, helpfully, helplessly, heroically, hesitantly, hilariously, histrionically, hoarsely, hopefully, hopelessly, hotly, humbly, hungrily, hurriedly, huskily, hysterically | ||
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| '''I''' | | '''I''' | ||
| icily, idly, impassively, impatiently, imperceptibly, imperiously, imperviously, impishly, impudently, incredulously, indifferently, indignantly, indulgently, ingenuously, innocently, insensibly, insincerely, instinctively, intently, irascibly, | | icily, idealistically, idly, ignorantly, illuminatingly, illustratively, impassively, impatiently, imperceptibly, imperiously, imperviously, impishly, impiously, importantly, impressively, improperly, imprudently, impudently, inauspiciously, incivilly, incredulously, incrementally, incuriously, indifferently, indignantly, indulgently, ingeniously, ingenuously, injudiciously, innocently, inquisitively, insensitively, insensibly, insincerely, insistently, inspiringly, insouciantly, instinctively, insufferably, intensely, intently, interestedly, irascibly, irksomely, irrelevantly, irrepressibly, irresistibly, irreverently, irritably, ironically, irresolutely | ||
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| '''J''' | | '''J''' | ||
| jauntily, jealously, jerkily, jokingly, joyfully | | jadedly, jarringly, jauntily, jealously, jeeringly, jejunely, jerkily, jestingly, jocularly, jokingly, joyfully, jubilantly, judgementally, judgmentally, judiciously | ||
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| '''K''' | | '''K''' | ||
| kindly, kittenishly, | | keeningly, kiddingly, kindly, kittenishly, knavishly, knowingly, knowledgeably | ||
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| '''L''' | | '''L''' | ||
| languidly, lasciviously, lazily, leisurely, lethargically, limply, listlessly, lithely, longingly, lopsidedly, loudly, lovingly | | lamely, languidly, laughingly, lasciviously, lazily, leisurely, lethargically, lewdly, limply, lispingly, listlessly, lithely, loftily longingly, lopsidedly, loudly, lovingly | ||
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| '''M''' | | '''M''' | ||
| madly, majestically, malevolently, maliciously, malignantly, maniacally, meaningfully, meditatively, meekly, melodiously, melodramatically, menacingly, mercilessly, merrily, mildly, minutely, mirthlessly, mischievously, miserably, mockingly, modestly, moodily, morosely, mournfully, musically, mutely, mysteriously, mystically | | madly, magnanimously, magnificently, majestically, malcontentedly, malevolently, maliciously, malignantly, maniacally, matter-of-factly, meaningfully, meditatively, meekly, melodiously, melodramatically, menacingly, mercilessly, meretriciously, merrily, methodically, mildly, mincingly, minutely, mirthlessly, mischievously, miserably, mockingly, moderately, modestly, momentously, moodily, moronically, morosely, mournfully, movingly, musically, mutely, mysteriously, mystically | ||
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| '''N''' | | '''N''' | ||
| narrowly, nasally, nastily, naturally, naughtily, nervously, nonchalantly | | naggingly, narrowly, nasally, nastily, naturally, naughtily, neatly, needlessly, negatively, nervously, noisily, nonchalantly, nosily | ||
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| '''O''' | | '''O''' | ||
| obediently, obligingly, oddly, ominously, onerously, ostentatiously, outrageously | | obediently, objectingly, objectively, obligingly, obstinately, obstructively, obviously, oddly, ogreishly, ominously, onerously, optimistically, ostentatiously, outrageously | ||
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| '''P''' | | '''P''' | ||
| painfully, passionately, pathetically, patiently, peacefully, peevishly, pensively, petulantly, philosophically, piously, pitifully, pityingly, placidly, plaintively, playfully, pleasantly, politely, prettily, primly, profoundly, protestingly, proudly, provocatively | | painfully, panderingly, passionately, passively, pathetically, patiently, peacefully, pedantically, peevishly, pensively, perkily, pertly, peskily, pessimistically, petulantly, philosophically, piously, pithily, pitifully, piteously, pityingly, placidly, plainly, plaintively, playfully, pleasantly, pointedly, politely, ponderously, portentously, positively, practically, prettily, priggishly, primly, profoundly, properly, protestingly, proudly, provocatively, provokingly, prudently, prudishly | ||
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| '''Q''' | | '''Q''' | ||
| querulously, quickly, quietly, quizzically | | quaintly, quarrelsomely, quaveringly, querulously, queryingly, questingly, questioningly, quickly, quibblingly, quietly, quirkily, quixotically, quizzically | ||
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| '''R''' | | '''R''' | ||
| radiantly, rakishly, rapidly, rapturously, ravishingly, reassuringly, regretfully, reluctantly, reproachfully, reprovingly, resolutely, | | radiantly, raggedly, rakishly, rapidly, rapturously, raspily, ravishingly, readily, reassuringly, reflectively, regretfully, reluctantly, repressively,reproachfully, reprovingly, reservedly, resignedly, resolutely, restlessly, reverently, rhythmically, ribaldly, ridiculously, rigidly, roguishly, romantically, ruefully, respectfully | ||
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| '''S''' | | '''S''' | ||
| sadistically, sadly, sagely, salaciously, sarcastically, sardonically, saucily, savagely, scathingly, scornfully, sedately, seductively, sensually, serenely, seriously, shakily, shamefully, shamelessly, sharply, sheepishly, shortly, shyly, sickly, sincerely, sleepily, slightly, slowly, slyly, smoothly, smugly, snidely, softly, solemnly, sorrowfully, sourly, spastically, speculatively, speechlessly, spitefully, spritely, steadily, sternly, | | sadistically, sadly, sagely, salaciously,sarcastically, sardonically, saucily, savagely, scandalously, scathingly, scoldingly, scornfully, sedately, seductively, sedulously, seethingly, self-importantly, selfishly, sensationally, sensually, serenely, seriously, servilely, severely, shakily, shamefully, shamelessly, sharply, sheepishly, shiftily, shortly, showily, shrewdly, shrewishly, shyly, sickly, silkily, silkenly, sincerely, skeptically, skittishly, slavishly, sleepily, slickly, slightly, slimily, sloppily, slowly, sluggishly, slyly, smoothly, smugly, snarkily, sneakily, sneeringly, snidely, snivelingly, snobbily, snobbishly, snootily, softly, solemnly, somberly, sombrely, sonorously, sorrowfully, sourly, spasmodically, spastically, spectacularly, speculatively, speechlessly, spitefully, spookily, sportingly, sportively, spritely, squeakily, starkly, steadily, stentoriously, stiffly, studiously, sternly, stiltedly, strangely, strictly, stridently, stunningly, stupidly, suavely, suggestively, sullenly, surreptitiously, suspiciously, sweetly, sympathetically | ||
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| '''T''' | | '''T''' | ||
| tactfully, tauntingly, tearfully, teasingly, tenderly, tentatively, tepidly, theatrically, thinly, thirstily, thoughtfully, threateningly, timidly, tiredly, tranquilly, triumphantly, tunelessly | | tactfully, tactlessly, tartly, tauntingly, tearfully, teasingly, tenderly, tentatively, tepidly, theatrically, thinly, thirstily, thoughtfully, threateningly, timidly, tiredly, tragically, tranquilly, triumphantly, tunelessly | ||
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| '''U''' | | '''U''' | ||
| uncertainly, uncomfortably, unctuously, understandingly, uneasily, unenthusiastically, unhappily, unhelpfully, unkindly, unsteadily, urgently | | unaffectedly, uncertainly, uncomfortably, unctuously, understandingly, underwhelmingly, uneasily, unenthusiastically, unfairly, ungently, ungraciously, ungratefully, unhappily, unhelpfully, unimpressedly, unimpressively, unjustly, unkindly, unnecessarily, unquestioningly, unreasonably, unsteadily, urgently, uselessly | ||
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| '''V''' | | '''V''' | ||
| vacantly, vacuously, vaguely, valiantly, | | vacantly, vacuously, vaguely, vainly, valiantly, vapidly, vengefully, venomously, vexatiously, vexedly, vibrantly, viciously, vigilantly, vigorously, villainously, vindictively, violently, voraciously, vulgarly, vulnerably | ||
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| '''W''' | | '''W''' | ||
| wanly, wantonly, warily, warmly, weakly, wearily, whimsically, wickedly, widely, wildly, willfully, winningly, winsomely, wisely, wistfully, witheringly | | waggishly, wakefully, wanly, wantonly, warily, warningly, warmly, waspishly, watchfully, waveringly, weakly, wearily, weaselishly, wheedlingly, wheezily, whimsically, wickedly, widely, wildly, willfully, winningly, winsomely, wisely, wistfully, witheringly, wolfishly, woozily, wordlessly, worriedly, wrathfully, wretchedly, wryly | ||
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| '''Y''' | | '''Y''' | ||
| yearningly | | yearningly, yieldingly | ||
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| '''Z''' | | '''Z''' | ||
| zealously | | zanily, zealously, zestily | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:31, 9 February 2023
Adverbs can be used to add emotive flavor to SAY and social verbs.
Starting Letter | Adverbs |
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A | abashedly, abrasively, abruptly, absently, absentmindedly, absurdly, acceptingly, accusatively, acerbically, accusingly, acidly, adamantly, admiringly, adoringly, affectionately, agitatedly, aggravatedly, aggravatingly, aggressively, aggrievedly, agreeably, aimlessly, airily, alluringly, aloofly, ambiguously, ambivalently, amiably, angelically, angrily, anxiously, apathetically, apologetically, appreciatively, apprehensively, approvingly, ardently, argumentatively, arrogantly, assertively, assiduously, authoritatively, avidly, awkwardly |
B | baldly, balefully, bashfully, bawdily, beautifully, begrudgingly, belligerently, bemusedly, benevolently, benignly, bitingly, bitterly, blandly, blankly, blatheringly, blitheringly, bleakly, blearily, blissfully, blisteringly, blithely, blobbishly, bluntly, boastfully, boastingly, boisterously, boldly, boorishly, boringly, braggingly, brashly, brattily, bravely, brazenly, briefly, brightly, briskly, brittlely, broadly, broodingly, |
C | calculatedly, calculatingly ,callously, calmly, candidly, captiously, captivatingly, carefully, carelessly, casually, cattily, cautiously, charmingly, cheerfully, childishly, civilly, coldly, combatively, comically, comfortingly, companionably, compassionately, condescendingly, confidently, conflictedly, conflictingly, confrontationally, confusedly, consideringly, conspicuously, contemptuously, contentedly, contritely, conversationally, coolly, cordially, coquettishly, courageously, courteously, coyly, crabbily, cravenly, creepily, crisply, critically, crookedly, crossly, crudely, cruelly, cryptically, cunningly, curiously, curtly, cuttingly, cynically |
D | daintily, damningly, darkly, decisively, deeply, defeatedly, defiantly, dejectedly, delicately, delightedly, demonically, derisively, despairingly, desperately, despondently, desultorily, devilishly, diffidently, diligently, dimly, dimwittedly, diplomatically, disappointedly, disapprovingly, disconcertedly, disconsolately, discontentedly, disdainfully, disgustedly, disingenuously, dismally, dismissively, disparagingly, distastefully, distractedly, distractingly, disturbingly, dizzily, doggedly, dogmatically, dolefully, doomfully, dotingly, doubtfully, dourly, dramatically, dreamily, drearily, drowsily, drunkenly, dryly, dubiously, dumbly, dutifully |
E | eagerly, ecstatically, eerily, efficiently, elegantly, emphatically, encouragingly, endearingly, energetically, engagingly, enigmatically, enthusiastically, enviously, equivocally, enticingly, erratically, eruditely, euphoniously, euphorically, evilly, exactingly, exasperatedly, excessively, excitedly, exhaustedly, expansively, expectantly, expressionlessly, expressively, exuberantly |
F | faintly, fatalistically, fearfully, feebly, fiendishly, fiercely, firmly, fixedly, flatly, flirtatiously, fondly, foolishly, forlornly, fractionally, fractiously, frankly, frantically, frenetically, frenziedly, fretfully, frigidly, frivolously, frostily, furiously, futilely |
G | gaily, gallantly, gaspingly, generously, genially, gently, ghoulishly, giddily, gingerly, gleefully, gloomily, glumly, good-naturedly, gracefully, graciously, grandiosely, grandly, gratefully, gravely, greedily, grimly, grouchily, grudgingly, gruffly, grumpily, guiltily |
H | haggardly, halfheartedly, haltingly, haplessly, happily, harmoniously, harshly, hastily, haughtily, hauntedly, hauntingly, heartfeltly, heartily, heartlessly, heatedly, heavily, helpfully, helplessly, heroically, hesitantly, hilariously, histrionically, hoarsely, hopefully, hopelessly, hotly, humbly, hungrily, hurriedly, huskily, hysterically |
I | icily, idealistically, idly, ignorantly, illuminatingly, illustratively, impassively, impatiently, imperceptibly, imperiously, imperviously, impishly, impiously, importantly, impressively, improperly, imprudently, impudently, inauspiciously, incivilly, incredulously, incrementally, incuriously, indifferently, indignantly, indulgently, ingeniously, ingenuously, injudiciously, innocently, inquisitively, insensitively, insensibly, insincerely, insistently, inspiringly, insouciantly, instinctively, insufferably, intensely, intently, interestedly, irascibly, irksomely, irrelevantly, irrepressibly, irresistibly, irreverently, irritably, ironically, irresolutely |
J | jadedly, jarringly, jauntily, jealously, jeeringly, jejunely, jerkily, jestingly, jocularly, jokingly, joyfully, jubilantly, judgementally, judgmentally, judiciously |
K | keeningly, kiddingly, kindly, kittenishly, knavishly, knowingly, knowledgeably |
L | lamely, languidly, laughingly, lasciviously, lazily, leisurely, lethargically, lewdly, limply, lispingly, listlessly, lithely, loftily longingly, lopsidedly, loudly, lovingly |
M | madly, magnanimously, magnificently, majestically, malcontentedly, malevolently, maliciously, malignantly, maniacally, matter-of-factly, meaningfully, meditatively, meekly, melodiously, melodramatically, menacingly, mercilessly, meretriciously, merrily, methodically, mildly, mincingly, minutely, mirthlessly, mischievously, miserably, mockingly, moderately, modestly, momentously, moodily, moronically, morosely, mournfully, movingly, musically, mutely, mysteriously, mystically |
N | naggingly, narrowly, nasally, nastily, naturally, naughtily, neatly, needlessly, negatively, nervously, noisily, nonchalantly, nosily |
O | obediently, objectingly, objectively, obligingly, obstinately, obstructively, obviously, oddly, ogreishly, ominously, onerously, optimistically, ostentatiously, outrageously |
P | painfully, panderingly, passionately, passively, pathetically, patiently, peacefully, pedantically, peevishly, pensively, perkily, pertly, peskily, pessimistically, petulantly, philosophically, piously, pithily, pitifully, piteously, pityingly, placidly, plainly, plaintively, playfully, pleasantly, pointedly, politely, ponderously, portentously, positively, practically, prettily, priggishly, primly, profoundly, properly, protestingly, proudly, provocatively, provokingly, prudently, prudishly |
Q | quaintly, quarrelsomely, quaveringly, querulously, queryingly, questingly, questioningly, quickly, quibblingly, quietly, quirkily, quixotically, quizzically |
R | radiantly, raggedly, rakishly, rapidly, rapturously, raspily, ravishingly, readily, reassuringly, reflectively, regretfully, reluctantly, repressively,reproachfully, reprovingly, reservedly, resignedly, resolutely, restlessly, reverently, rhythmically, ribaldly, ridiculously, rigidly, roguishly, romantically, ruefully, respectfully |
S | sadistically, sadly, sagely, salaciously,sarcastically, sardonically, saucily, savagely, scandalously, scathingly, scoldingly, scornfully, sedately, seductively, sedulously, seethingly, self-importantly, selfishly, sensationally, sensually, serenely, seriously, servilely, severely, shakily, shamefully, shamelessly, sharply, sheepishly, shiftily, shortly, showily, shrewdly, shrewishly, shyly, sickly, silkily, silkenly, sincerely, skeptically, skittishly, slavishly, sleepily, slickly, slightly, slimily, sloppily, slowly, sluggishly, slyly, smoothly, smugly, snarkily, sneakily, sneeringly, snidely, snivelingly, snobbily, snobbishly, snootily, softly, solemnly, somberly, sombrely, sonorously, sorrowfully, sourly, spasmodically, spastically, spectacularly, speculatively, speechlessly, spitefully, spookily, sportingly, sportively, spritely, squeakily, starkly, steadily, stentoriously, stiffly, studiously, sternly, stiltedly, strangely, strictly, stridently, stunningly, stupidly, suavely, suggestively, sullenly, surreptitiously, suspiciously, sweetly, sympathetically |
T | tactfully, tactlessly, tartly, tauntingly, tearfully, teasingly, tenderly, tentatively, tepidly, theatrically, thinly, thirstily, thoughtfully, threateningly, timidly, tiredly, tragically, tranquilly, triumphantly, tunelessly |
U | unaffectedly, uncertainly, uncomfortably, unctuously, understandingly, underwhelmingly, uneasily, unenthusiastically, unfairly, ungently, ungraciously, ungratefully, unhappily, unhelpfully, unimpressedly, unimpressively, unjustly, unkindly, unnecessarily, unquestioningly, unreasonably, unsteadily, urgently, uselessly |
V | vacantly, vacuously, vaguely, vainly, valiantly, vapidly, vengefully, venomously, vexatiously, vexedly, vibrantly, viciously, vigilantly, vigorously, villainously, vindictively, violently, voraciously, vulgarly, vulnerably |
W | waggishly, wakefully, wanly, wantonly, warily, warningly, warmly, waspishly, watchfully, waveringly, weakly, wearily, weaselishly, wheedlingly, wheezily, whimsically, wickedly, widely, wildly, willfully, winningly, winsomely, wisely, wistfully, witheringly, wolfishly, woozily, wordlessly, worriedly, wrathfully, wretchedly, wryly |
Y | yearningly, yieldingly |
Z | zanily, zealously, zestily |