Adverbs

Adverbs can be used to add emotive flavor to SAYs and social verbs.

Adverbs beginning with "A"

absently, absentmindedly, adamantly, admiringly, adoringly, affectionately, agreeably, aimlessly, airily, alluringly, aloofly, amiably, angelically, angrily, anxiously, apologetically, appreciatively, apprehensively, approvingly, arrogantly, authoritatively, awkwardly

Adverbs beginning with "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

Adverbs beginning with "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

Adverbs beginning with "D"

daintily, darkly, decisively, deeply, defiantly, dejectedly, delicately, delightedly, demonically, derisively, despondently, desultorily, devilishly, diffidently, diligently, disappointedly, disapprovingly, disconsolately, disdainfully, disgustedly, disingenuously, dismally, dismissively, disparagingly, distastefully, distractedly, doggedly, dolefully, doubtfully, dourly, dramatically, dreamily, drowsily, drunkenly, dryly, dubiously, dutifully

Adverbs beginning with "E"

eagerly, ecstatically, eerily, efficiently, elegantly, emphatically, encouragingly, endearingly, engagingly, enigmatically, enticingly, enviously, evilly, exasperatedly, excitedly, exhaustedly, expectantly, expressionlessly, exuberantly

Adverbs beginning with "F"

faintly, fatalistically, fearfully, fiendishly, fiercely, firmly, fixedly, flatly, flirtatiously, fondly, foolishly, forlornly, frantically, fretfully, frigidly, frostily, furiously

Adverbs beginning with "G"

gallantly, generously, genially, gently, gingerly, gleefully, gloomily, glumly, good-naturedly, gracefully, grandly, gratefully, gravely, greedily, grimly, grudgingly, gruffly, grumpily, guiltily

Adverbs beginning with "H"

happily, harshly, hastily, haughtily, hauntingly, heartily, heartlessly, heavily, helpfully, helplessly, heroically, hesitantly, hoarsely, hopefully, hopelessly, humbly, hungrily, hurriedly, huskily

Adverbs beginning with "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

Adverbs beginning with "J"

jealously, joyfully

Adverbs beginning with "K"

kindly, kittenishly, knowingly

Adverbs beginning with "L"

languidly, lasciviously, lazily, leisurely, lethargically, limply, listlessly, lithely, longingly, lopsidedly, loudly, lovingly

Adverbs beginning with "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

Adverbs beginning with "N"

narrowly, nasally, nastily, naturally, naughtily, nervously, nonchalantly

Adverbs beginning with "O"

obediently, obligingly, oddly, ominously, onerously, outrageously

Adverbs beginning with "P"

painfully, passionately, pathetically, patiently, peacefully, peevishly, pensively, petulantly, philosophically, piously, pitifully, pityingly, placidly, plaintively, playfully, pleasantly, politely, prettily, primly, profoundly, protestingly, proudly, provocatively, quickly, quietly, quizzically

Adverbs beginning with "Q"

querulously, quickly

Adverbs beginning with "R"

radiantly, rakishly, rapidly, rapturously, ravishingly, reassuringly, regretfully, reluctantly, reproachfully, reprovingly, resolutely, respectfully, restlessly, rhythmically, rigidly, romantically, ruefully

Adverbs beginning with "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

Adverbs beginning with "T"

tactfully, tauntingly, tearfully, teasingly, tenderly, tentatively, tepidly, theatrically, thinly, thirstily, thoughtfully, threateningly, timidly, tiredly, tranquilly, triumphantly, tunelessly

Adverbs beginning with "U"

uncertainly, uncomfortably, unctuously, understandingly, uneasily, unenthusiastically, unhappily, unhelpfully, unkindly, unsteadily, urgently

Adverbs beginning with "V"

vacantly, vacuously, vaguely, valiantly, vainly, vengefully, viciously, vigorously, vindictively, violently

Adverbs beginning with "W"

wanly, wantonly, warily, warmly, weakly, wearily, whimsically, wickedly, widely, wildly, willfully, winningly, winsomely, wisely, wistfully, witheringly, wolfishly, wordlessly, worriedly

Adverbs beginning with "Y"

yearningly

Adverbs beginning with "Z"

zealously