Adverbs of Using Tools and Methods · Adverbs: Manner Things

in an automatic manner as if by using an engine, opposed to human effort alone

"He mechanically repeated the phrase."

"He mechanically repeated the phrase over and over again without thinking about what it actually meant."

in a way that relates to or uses electricity

"The device is electrically powered."

"The car is electrically powered and it produces zero emissions so it is much better for the environment than a gasoline vehicle."

regarding the use of a microscope to look at things very closely, especially to see tiny details that are not visible to the naked eye

"The sample was microscopically examined."

"The sample was microscopically examined and the scientists found tiny organisms that were invisible to the naked eye."

with the use of computers or electronic devices

"The image was digitally enhanced."

"The photograph was digitally enhanced and the colors became much more vibrant than they were in the original image."

with the use of electronic technology or devices

"The form was electronically submitted."

"The form was electronically submitted and the applicant received a confirmation email within seconds of clicking the send button."

in a way that involves magnets or magnetism

"The metal was magnetically attracted."

"The metal particles were magnetically attracted to the surface and they formed a pattern that was visible under the special light."

in a way that represents or outlines something using simplified and structured visual symbols, diagrams, or plans

"The process was schematically represented."

"The process was schematically represented in the diagram and the students could easily understand the flow of information through the system."

in a way that is created or produced artificially

"The drug was synthetically produced."

"The drug was synthetically produced in the laboratory and it was chemically identical to the natural compound found in plants."

in a way that is made or produced by human effort or technology rather than occurring naturally

"The flavor was artificially added."

"The flavor was artificially added to the candy and it tasted like real fruit even though it contained no actual fruit juice."

in a systematic, organized, and careful manner

"He searched methodically."

"The detective methodically searched the crime scene and he collected every piece of evidence that could help him solve the murder case."

in a way that involves careful examination, logical thinking, and systematic evaluation

"He thought analytically."

"The scientist thought analytically about the problem and she broke it down into smaller parts to find a solution."

with visual representation, often using charts, diagrams, or other visual elements to convey information

"The data was graphically presented."

"The data was graphically presented in a bar chart and the audience could easily see the trends in sales over the past five years."

in a way that involves conducting experiments or tests to gather data and gain insights into a particular phenomenon or hypothesis

"The drug was experimentally tested."

"The drug was experimentally tested on mice before it was approved for human trials and the results were very promising."

in a way that is based on observation, experience, or practical evidence rather than just theoretical ideas

"The theory was empirically proven."

"The theory was empirically proven by repeated experiments and scientists around the world confirmed the findings with their own research."

in a way that is according to a thorough and efficient plan or system

"He systematically searched the entire house."

"He systematically searched the entire house room by room until he finally found his missing wallet under the sofa."

in a way that appears to involve magic or supernatural forces

"The flowers appeared magically."

"The flowers appeared magically in the garden overnight and no one knew how they got there."

with physical effort rather than relying on machines or automation

"You need to start the engine manually."

"You need to start the engine manually by pulling the cord because the automatic starter is broken and needs to be repaired."

with the hands or physical effort rather than relying on machines or tools

"The letter was written by hand."

"The letter was written by hand with a fountain pen and the elegant script made the message feel personal and special."

in a way that involves trying to be better than others

"He played competitively."

"The athlete competitively raced against the best runners in the world and she finished third in the championship event."

in a way that follows a specific order

"The tasks were completed sequentially."

"The tasks were completed sequentially and the team could not start the next step until the previous one was finished."

in a structured order where things are organized from the most important or powerful to the least important or powerful

"The company is hierarchically structured."

"The company is hierarchically structured and decisions must be approved by several levels of management before they can be implemented."

in a manner that does not require physical wires or cables for communication or transmission

"The device connects wirelessly."

"The headphones connect wirelessly to the phone and the user can move freely without being tangled in cords."

in a way that is done or controlled by a set of instructions or a particular method

"The task was programmatically automated."

"The task was programmatically automated and the computer completed the work in seconds that would have taken a human hours."

in a manner that involves communication or information exchange directly between minds

"They communicated telepathically."

"The twins claimed that they could communicate telepathically and they often finished each other's sentences even when they were in different rooms."

in a way that has to do with looking at things or using one's eyes

"He looked visually."

"The artist's masterpiece was so intricately detailed that it was visually stunning."

used when an event or performance is happening at the present moment or being broadcast in real-time

"The band performed live."

"The band performed live at the stadium and thousands of fans sang along to every song."

without direct human intervention or manual control, often performed by a machine, system, or process

"The door closed automatically."

"Modern security systems are designed to lock doors automatically after a set period."