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| absently, absentmindedly, adamantly, admiringly, adoringly, affectionately, agreeably, aimlessly, airily, alluringly, aloofly, amiably, angelically, angrily, anxiously, apologetically, appreciatively, apprehensively, approvingly, arrogantly, authoritatively, awkwardly | | abrasively, absently, absentmindedly, acidly, adamantly, admiringly, adoringly, affectionately, agitatedly, agreeably, aimlessly, airily, alluringly, aloofly, ambiguously, ambivalently, amiably, angelically, angrily, anxiously, apologetically, appreciatively, apprehensively, approvingly, ardently, argumentatively, arrogantly, authoritatively, avidly, awkwardly | ||
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| '''B''' | | '''B''' | ||
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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, cordially, courageously, courteously, cowardly, critically, crookedly, crossly, cruelly, cryptically, curiously, curtly, cynically | | callously, calmly, candidly, carelessly, casually, cattily, cautiously, charmingly, cheerfully, childishly, civilly, coldly, comically, compassionately, condescendingly, confidently, confusedly, consideringly, contemptuously, contentedly, contritely, coolly, coquettishly, cordially, courageously, courteously, cowardly, critically, crookedly, crossly, cruelly, cryptically, 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, darkly, decisively, deeply, defiantly, dejectedly, delicately, delightedly, demonically, derisively, despairingly, 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, dumbly, dutifully | ||
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| '''E''' | | '''E''' | ||
| eagerly, ecstatically, eerily, efficiently, elegantly, emphatically, encouragingly, endearingly, engagingly, enigmatically, enticingly, enviously, evilly, exasperatedly, excitedly, exhaustedly, expectantly, expressionlessly, exuberantly | | eagerly, ecstatically, eerily, efficiently, elegantly, emphatically, encouragingly, endearingly, engagingly, enigmatically, enticingly, enviously, equivocally, evilly, exasperatedly, excitedly, exhaustedly, expectantly, expressionlessly, 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, fiendishly, fiercely, firmly, fixedly, flatly, flirtatiously, fondly, foolishly, forlornly, fractiously, frankly, frantically, frenetically, fretfully, frigidly, frivolously, frostily, furiously | ||
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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, generously, genially, gently, gingerly, gleefully, gloomily, glumly, good-naturedly, gracefully, graciously, grandiosely, grandly, gratefully, gravely, greedily, grimly, 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, happily, harshly, hastily, haughtily, hauntingly, heartily, heartlessly, heatedly heavily, helpfully, helplessly, heroically, hesitantly, hoarsely, hopefully, hopelessly, hotly, humbly, hungrily, hurriedly, huskily | ||
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| '''I''' | | '''I''' | ||
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| '''J''' | | '''J''' | ||
| jauntily, jealously, jerkily, jokingly, joyfully | | jauntily, jealously, jerkily, jokingly, joyfully, jubilantly, judiciously | ||
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| '''K''' | | '''K''' | ||
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| '''L''' | | '''L''' | ||
| languidly, lasciviously, lazily, leisurely, lethargically, limply, listlessly, lithely, longingly, lopsidedly, loudly, lovingly | | languidly, lasciviously, lazily, leisurely, lethargically, lewdly, limply, listlessly, lithely, 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, majestically, malevolently, maliciously, malignantly, maniacally, matter-of-factly, meaningfully, meditatively, meekly, melodiously, melodramatically, menacingly, mercilessly, merrily, methodically, mildly, mincingly, minutely, mirthlessly, mischievously, miserably, mockingly, modestly, moodily, morosely, mournfully, musically, mutely, mysteriously, mystically | ||
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| '''N''' | | '''N''' | ||
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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, passionately, pathetically, patiently, peacefully, peevishly, pensively, petulantly, philosophically, piously, pitifully, pityingly, placidly, plaintively, playfully, pleasantly, pointedly, politely, prettily, primly, profoundly, protestingly, proudly, provocatively, provokingly | ||
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| '''Q''' | | '''Q''' | ||
| querulously, quickly, quietly, quizzically | | quaveringly, querulously, quickly, quietly, quizzically | ||
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| '''R''' | | '''R''' | ||
| radiantly, rakishly, rapidly, rapturously, ravishingly, reassuringly, regretfully, reluctantly, reproachfully, reprovingly, resolutely, respectfully, restlessly, rhythmically, rigidly, romantically, ruefully | | radiantly, raggedly, rakishly, rapidly, rapturously, raspily, ravishingly, readily, reassuringly, regretfully, reluctantly, reproachfully, reprovingly, resolutely, respectfully, restlessly, rhythmically, rigidly, roguishly, romantically, ruefully | ||
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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, stiffly, strangely, studiously, stupidly, suggestively, sullenly, surreptitiously, suspiciously, sweetly, sympathetically | | sadistically, sadly, sagely, salaciously, sarcastically, sardonically, saucily, savagely, scathingly, scornfully, sedately, seductively, sensually, serenely, seriously, shakily, shamefully, shamelessly, sharply, sheepishly, shortly, shyly, sickly, silkily, sincerely, skeptically, skittishly, sleepily, slightly, slowly, sluggishly, slyly, smoothly, smugly, snidely, softly, solemnly, sorrowfully, sourly, spasmodically, spastically, speculatively, speechlessly, spitefully, spritely, steadily, sternly, stiffly, strangely, stiltedly, studiously, stupidly, 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, tranquilly, triumphantly, tunelessly | ||
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| '''U''' | | '''U''' | ||
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| '''V''' | | '''V''' | ||
| vacantly, vacuously, vaguely, valiantly, | | vacantly, vacuously, vaguely, vainly, valiantly, vapidly, vengefully, venomously, viciously, vigorously, villainously, vindictively, violently | ||
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| '''W''' | | '''W''' | ||
| wanly, wantonly, warily, warmly, weakly, wearily, whimsically, wickedly, widely, wildly, willfully, winningly, winsomely, wisely, wistfully, witheringly, wretchedly, wolfishly, woozily, wordlessly, worriedly | | wanly, wantonly, warily, warmly, waspishly, weakly, wearily, whimsically, wickedly, widely, wildly, willfully, winningly, winsomely, wisely, wistfully, witheringly, wrathfully, wretchedly, wolfishly, woozily, wordlessly, worriedly | ||
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| '''Z''' | | '''Z''' | ||
| zealously | | zanily, zealously | ||
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Revision as of 18:02, 31 December 2021
Adverbs can be used to add emotive flavor to SAYs and social verbs.
Starting Letter | Adverbs |
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A | abrasively, absently, absentmindedly, acidly, adamantly, admiringly, adoringly, affectionately, agitatedly, agreeably, aimlessly, airily, alluringly, aloofly, ambiguously, ambivalently, amiably, angelically, angrily, anxiously, apologetically, appreciatively, apprehensively, approvingly, ardently, argumentatively, arrogantly, authoritatively, avidly, awkwardly |
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 |
C | callously, calmly, candidly, carelessly, casually, cattily, cautiously, charmingly, cheerfully, childishly, civilly, coldly, comically, compassionately, condescendingly, confidently, confusedly, consideringly, contemptuously, contentedly, contritely, coolly, coquettishly, cordially, courageously, courteously, cowardly, critically, crookedly, crossly, cruelly, cryptically, curiously, curtly, cuttingly, cynically |
D | daintily, darkly, decisively, deeply, defiantly, dejectedly, delicately, delightedly, demonically, derisively, despairingly, 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, dumbly, dutifully |
E | eagerly, ecstatically, eerily, efficiently, elegantly, emphatically, encouragingly, endearingly, engagingly, enigmatically, enticingly, enviously, equivocally, evilly, exasperatedly, excitedly, exhaustedly, expectantly, expressionlessly, exuberantly |
F | faintly, fatalistically, fearfully, fiendishly, fiercely, firmly, fixedly, flatly, flirtatiously, fondly, foolishly, forlornly, fractiously, frankly, frantically, frenetically, fretfully, frigidly, frivolously, frostily, furiously |
G | gaily, gallantly, generously, genially, gently, gingerly, gleefully, gloomily, glumly, good-naturedly, gracefully, graciously, grandiosely, grandly, gratefully, gravely, greedily, grimly, grudgingly, gruffly, grumpily, guiltily |
H | haggardly, halfheartedly, happily, harshly, hastily, haughtily, hauntingly, heartily, heartlessly, heatedly heavily, helpfully, helplessly, heroically, hesitantly, hoarsely, hopefully, hopelessly, hotly, humbly, hungrily, hurriedly, huskily |
I | icily, idly, impassively, impatiently, imperceptibly, imperiously, imperviously, impishly, impudently, incredulously, indifferently, indignantly, indulgently, ingenuously, innocently, insensibly, insincerely, instinctively, intently, irascibly, ironically, irresistibly, irresolutely, irritably |
J | jauntily, jealously, jerkily, jokingly, joyfully, jubilantly, judiciously |
K | kindly, kittenishly, knowledgeably, knowingly |
L | languidly, lasciviously, lazily, leisurely, lethargically, lewdly, limply, listlessly, lithely, longingly, lopsidedly, loudly, lovingly |
M | madly, majestically, malevolently, maliciously, malignantly, maniacally, matter-of-factly, meaningfully, meditatively, meekly, melodiously, melodramatically, menacingly, mercilessly, merrily, methodically, mildly, mincingly, minutely, mirthlessly, mischievously, miserably, mockingly, modestly, moodily, morosely, mournfully, musically, mutely, mysteriously, mystically |
N | narrowly, nasally, nastily, naturally, naughtily, nervously, nonchalantly |
O | obediently, obligingly, oddly, ominously, onerously, ostentatiously, outrageously |
P | painfully, passionately, pathetically, patiently, peacefully, peevishly, pensively, petulantly, philosophically, piously, pitifully, pityingly, placidly, plaintively, playfully, pleasantly, pointedly, politely, prettily, primly, profoundly, protestingly, proudly, provocatively, provokingly |
Q | quaveringly, querulously, quickly, quietly, quizzically |
R | radiantly, raggedly, rakishly, rapidly, rapturously, raspily, ravishingly, readily, reassuringly, regretfully, reluctantly, reproachfully, reprovingly, resolutely, respectfully, restlessly, rhythmically, rigidly, roguishly, romantically, ruefully |
S | sadistically, sadly, sagely, salaciously, sarcastically, sardonically, saucily, savagely, scathingly, scornfully, sedately, seductively, sensually, serenely, seriously, shakily, shamefully, shamelessly, sharply, sheepishly, shortly, shyly, sickly, silkily, sincerely, skeptically, skittishly, sleepily, slightly, slowly, sluggishly, slyly, smoothly, smugly, snidely, softly, solemnly, sorrowfully, sourly, spasmodically, spastically, speculatively, speechlessly, spitefully, spritely, steadily, sternly, stiffly, strangely, stiltedly, studiously, stupidly, suggestively, sullenly, surreptitiously, suspiciously, sweetly, sympathetically |
T | tactfully, tactlessly, tartly, tauntingly, tearfully, teasingly, tenderly, tentatively, tepidly, theatrically, thinly, thirstily, thoughtfully, threateningly, timidly, tiredly, tranquilly, triumphantly, tunelessly |
U | uncertainly, uncomfortably, unctuously, understandingly, uneasily, unenthusiastically, unhappily, unhelpfully, unkindly, unsteadily, urgently |
V | vacantly, vacuously, vaguely, vainly, valiantly, vapidly, vengefully, venomously, viciously, vigorously, villainously, vindictively, violently |
W | wanly, wantonly, warily, warmly, waspishly, weakly, wearily, whimsically, wickedly, widely, wildly, willfully, winningly, winsomely, wisely, wistfully, witheringly, wrathfully, wretchedly, wolfishly, woozily, wordlessly, worriedly |
Y | yearningly |
Z | zanily, zealously |