Adverbs
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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 |