Adverbs
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Adverbs can be used to add emotive flavor to SAYs and social verbs.
| Starting Letter | Adverbs |
|---|---|
| A | absently, absentmindedly, adamantly, admiringly, adoringly, affectionately, agreeably, aimlessly, airily, alluringly, aloofly, amiably, angelically, angrily, anxiously, apologetically, appreciatively, apprehensively, approvingly, arrogantly, authoritatively, 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, 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 |
| 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 |
| E | eagerly, ecstatically, eerily, efficiently, elegantly, emphatically, encouragingly, endearingly, engagingly, enigmatically, enticingly, enviously, evilly, exasperatedly, excitedly, exhaustedly, expectantly, expressionlessly, exuberantly |
| F | faintly, fatalistically, fearfully, fiendishly, fiercely, firmly, fixedly, flatly, flirtatiously, fondly, foolishly, forlornly, frantically, fretfully, frigidly, frostily, furiously |
| G | gallantly, generously, genially, gently, gingerly, gleefully, gloomily, glumly, good-naturedly, gracefully, grandly, gratefully, gravely, greedily, grimly, grudgingly, gruffly, grumpily, guiltily |
| H | happily, harshly, hastily, haughtily, hauntingly, heartily, heartlessly, heavily, helpfully, helplessly, heroically, hesitantly, hoarsely, hopefully, hopelessly, 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 |
| K | kindly, kittenishly, knowledgeably, knowingly |
| L | languidly, lasciviously, lazily, leisurely, lethargically, limply, listlessly, lithely, longingly, lopsidedly, loudly, lovingly |
| 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 |
| 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, politely, prettily, primly, profoundly, protestingly, proudly, provocatively |
| Q | querulously, quickly, quietly, quizzically |
| R | radiantly, rakishly, rapidly, rapturously, ravishingly, reassuringly, regretfully, reluctantly, reproachfully, reprovingly, resolutely, respectfully, restlessly, rhythmically, rigidly, 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, 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 |
| T | tactfully, 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, valiantly, vainly, vengefully, viciously, vigorously, villainously, vindictively, violently |
| W | wanly, wantonly, warily, warmly, weakly, wearily, whimsically, wickedly, widely, wildly, willfully, winningly, winsomely, wisely, wistfully, witheringly, wretchedly, wolfishly, woozily, wordlessly, worriedly |
| Y | yearningly |
| Z | zealously |