Adverbs of Personal Viewpoints · Adverbs: Result Viewpoint

used to express that a positive outcome or situation occurred by chance

"Luckily, it didn't rain."

"Luckily I found my keys under the sofa after searching the entire house for almost an hour."

used to express relief or appreciation for a positive circumstance or outcome

"Thankfully nobody was injured."

"Thankfully nobody was injured in the accident although the cars were badly damaged and had to be towed away."

in a way that arouses one's curiosity or attention

"Interestingly he speaks five languages."

"Interestingly he speaks five languages fluently and has lived in six different countries so far in his life."

in a way that shows a liking or a priority for something over others

"Come preferably on time."

"We would like to schedule the meeting for Tuesday, preferably in the morning."

in a manner choosing one option over another based on a preference or tendency

"He was treated preferentially."

"Loyal customers are sometimes treated preferentially with early access to new products."

in a way that is likely to be remembered easily

"He memorably sang the song."

"The comedian delivered a punchline so perfectly that it was memorably hilarious."

in a manner expressing or feeling appreciation

"She gratefully accepted the gift."

"After a long hike, the hikers gratefully accepted the cold water offered by the volunteers."

in a manner expressing a strong desire for something

"He looked longingly at the cake."

"The child gazed longingly at the toy store window, wishing for a new doll."

used to show that the opinion someone is giving comes from their own viewpoint

"Personally, I like it."

"Personally, I believe that investing in education will yield the best long-term societal benefits."

used to discuss something based on assumptions, rather than proven facts or reality

"Hypothetically, what if it rained?"

"Hypothetically, if we had unlimited funds, we could build a city on Mars."

with a lack of approval, support, or positive regard

"The review compared unfavorably."

"The new policy was viewed unfavorably by many employees due to its strict regulations."

used to express a sense of sorrow or remorse

"He regretfully declined the invitation."

"Regretfully, we must inform you that your application was not successful this time."

in a manner expressing sorrow, disappointment, or a sense of apology

"Regrettably we cannot accept your application."

"Regrettably we cannot accept your application because you do not meet the minimum requirements for the position."

in an inaccurate or unsuitable way

"He erroneously believed the rumor."

"The report erroneously stated that the event had been cancelled, causing confusion."

in a way that shows one believes people are mainly motivated by selfish interestsand often indicating a lack of trust or sincerity

"He cynically dismissed their efforts."

"She cynically observed that politicians always made promises they didn't intend to keep."

with doubt, questioning, or a lack of immediate acceptance

"He listened skeptically to the story."

"The audience listened skeptically to the magician's unbelievable claims about his powers."

used to suggest that something is assumed to be true, often with a hint of doubt

"Supposedly he is the best doctor."

"Supposedly he is the best doctor in the city but I have heard some negative reviews from his former patients."

in a manner that can be easily understood or sympathized with given the circumstances

"She was understandably upset by the news."

"She was understandably upset by the news because she had been waiting for this opportunity for a very long time."

in a positive, approving, or useful manner

"The critics reviewed the movie favorably."

"The critics reviewed the movie favorably and praised the acting the directing and the beautiful cinematography."

used to express a situation or condition that is most desirable

"Ideally we should arrive early."

"Ideally we should arrive early to avoid the crowds but if you are late it is not a big problem."

used for expressing that one hopes something will happen

"Hopefully we will win."

"Hopefully we will arrive on time if there is no traffic on the highway this evening."

in a way that emphasizes sincerity of belief or opinion

"Honestly I do not know the answer."

"Honestly I do not know the answer to that question so please ask someone else for help."

in a way that expresses disapproval or fault-finding

"He spoke critically."

"The critic reviewed the play critically, pointing out several flaws in the script."