Adverbs of Violence and Ill Intent · Adverbs: Manner Humans

in a way that involves physical force meant to injure, damage, or destroy

"The waves crashed violently against the rocks."

"The waves crashed violently against the rocks during the storm and the loud noise could be heard from far away."

in a wild, brutal, or violent way, showing intense aggression or cruelty

"The lion roared ferociously."

"The lion ferociously roared at the tourists and the zookeeper quickly moved the visitors away from the dangerous animal's enclosure."

in a strong and forceful way that can cause damage

"The lion roared fiercely at us."

"The lion roared fiercely at us and we quickly backed away from the fence surrounding its enclosure at the zoo."

in a savagely cruel, violent, or ruthless way, often causing physical harm or suffering

"The attack was brutal."

"The boxer brutally knocked out his opponent in the first round and the referee stopped the fight to prevent further injury."

with physical aggression likely to cause serious harm

"He attacked savagely."

"The wolf savagely attacked the deer and the other animals in the forest fled in fear as the predator tore into its prey."

in a way that involves physical brutality or causes great bodily harm

"The dog bit viciously at the stranger."

"The dog bit viciously at the stranger who had entered the yard without permission from the owner."

in a cruel, severe, or unkind manner

"He spoke harshly."

"The teacher harshly criticized the student's essay and the young writer left the classroom feeling discouraged and hopeless."

in a way that shows no pity, compassion, or mercy

"He competed ruthlessly."

"The dictator ruthlessly suppressed all political opposition and anyone who spoke out against the government was arrested and imprisoned without a fair trial."

in a way that shows no compassion, forgiveness, or pity toward someone or something

"The sun beat mercilessly."

"The sun beat mercilessly on the desert travelers and they desperately searched for shade to escape the intense heat."

in a deliberately hurtful or unkind way

"He was treated cruelly."

"The older children cruelly teased the new student about his accent and the teacher punished the bullies for their mean and hurtful behavior."

in a manner that shows or suggests wickedness, malice, or harmful intent

"He laughed evilly."

"The villain evilly laughed as he revealed his plan to destroy the city and the hero knew that he had to stop him."

in a manner that is morally bad or evil

"She smiled wickedly."

"The witch wickedly cast a spell on the princess and the young woman fell into a deep sleep that could only be broken by true love's kiss."

to an extremely wrong, unjust, or shockingly bad degree

"It was criminally unfair."

"The businessman criminally defrauded his investors and he was sentenced to ten years in federal prison for his illegal actions."

in a manner characterized by a desire to cause harm or distress

"He spread rumors maliciously."

"The jealous coworker maliciously spread false rumors about his rival and he hoped to damage her reputation and get her fired from the company."

in a deliberately mean or hurtful way, often to upset someone out of resentment

"She commented spitefully."

"The ex wife spitefully threw away her husband's belongings after the divorce and she did not care that she was destroying things that had sentimental value to him."

in a manner that is wicked or morally bad

"He grinned devilishly."

"The villain devilishly grinned when his trap captured the hero and he taunted his prisoner with cruel words before leaving him to die."

in a dishonest or deceitful manner intended to cheat, deceive, or gain something unlawfully

"He claimed fraudulently."

"The accountant fraudulently altered the company's financial records and he stole millions of dollars before anyone discovered the crime."

in a way that gives a false impression

"The task was deceptively easy."

"The task was deceptively easy and the students did not realize how difficult the exam would be until they saw the questions."

in a way that takes pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others

"He sadistically enjoyed their pain."

"He sadistically enjoyed their pain and laughed while they suffered which made everyone hate him even more."

in a morally corrupt or wicked manner

"He acted depravedly."

"The serial killer depravedly murdered his victims and the police were horrified by the brutality of the crimes that he had committed."

in a way that is threatening or shows hostility

"The dog barked aggressively at strangers."

"The dog barked aggressively at strangers and the owner had to keep him on a short leash at all times."