Adverbs of High Extent, Adverbs of Full Degree, Adverbs of Medium Degree and 1 More Topics · Adverbs: Degree

over a large area or covering a wide range of subjects, places, or people

"The doctor examined the patient extensively."

"The doctor examined the patient extensively and ordered several tests to determine the cause of his symptoms."

To an unusually high degree, in a way that is far above average or standard

"The food was exceptionally delicious tonight."

"The food was exceptionally delicious tonight and the service was also very fast and friendly at the restaurant."

in a highly notable or distinguished manner

"She is eminently qualified for the job."

"She is eminently qualified for the job and has all of the skills and experience that we are looking for in a candidate."

in a way that forbids or effectively prevents something

"Too prohibitively expensive."

"The cost of living in that city has become prohibitively expensive for most young families."

to a degree or extent that is easily noticeable

"The temperature dropped appreciably overnight."

"The temperature dropped appreciably overnight so do not forget to bring a warm coat with you when you go out."

with great intensity, enthusiasm, or in large amounts

"He ran like crazy to catch the bus."

"He ran like crazy to catch the bus but it was too late and the doors closed right in his face."

to a significant or considerable extent, in a way that notably affects a situation or outcome

"The situation changed materially."

"The situation changed materially after the new law was passed and many businesses had to adapt to the new regulations."

with deep affection or love

"I love you dearly."

"I paid dearly for that mistake and I will never forget the lesson that I learned from it."

in a manner that suggests harm, damage, or threat is substantial

"The car was seriously damaged."

"The accident seriously injured the driver, leaving him with a long recovery ahead."

to an extent or level that is hard to believe

"The ticket prices were unbelievably high."

"The ticket prices were unbelievably high for the concert so we decided not to go after all."

to a noticeable or considerable extent

"The temperature dropped significantly overnight."

"The temperature dropped significantly overnight and we had to turn on the heater to stay warm."

to a notable or extraordinary degree

"She is remarkably talented for her age."

"She is remarkably talented for her age and can play three different musical instruments very well indeed."

to a degree or extent that is greater or more than usual

"It was extra hot."

"The weather today is extra warm for this time of year, which is quite unusual."

to a generous, large, or substantial degree

"He was handsomely rewarded."

"He was handsomely rewarded for his years of loyal service with a large bonus and a gold watch."

to such a large or extreme extent, often expressing intensity or quantity

"It was so loud."

"The music was so loud that we couldn't even hear each other speak across the table."

to a very great degree

"The view was incredibly beautiful."

"The athlete trained incredibly hard for months to achieve her personal best time."

used to add emphasis to a statement, apology, or description

"It was terribly sad."

"She felt terribly guilty about forgetting her friend's birthday and promised to make it up to her."

to the highest or utmost degree

"She is supremely confident in her abilities."

"She is supremely confident in her abilities and never doubts herself even when facing a difficult challenge."

in a way that relates to or affects the core or basic nature of something

"The plan was radically changed."

"The plan was radically changed after the team received feedback from customers who wanted different features."

complete or total, without limitation or moderation

"That is downright silly."

"His behavior was downright rude and unacceptable for a formal dinner party."

in a manner that consists mostly of a specific kind, quality, etc.

"The population is predominantly Christian."

"The population is predominantly Christian but there are also small Muslim and Jewish communities living in the city."

for the greatest part

"The decision was largely based on cost."

"The decision was largely based on cost rather than quality because the company had a very tight budget to work with."

used to indicate a primary or fundamental role or focus

"The course is principally for beginners."

"The course is principally for beginners who have no previous experience in the subject matter."

used to indicate that something applies in general or in most cases

"The group is chiefly composed of young people."

"The group is chiefly composed of young people who are passionate about environmental issues and climate change."

used to emphasize a strong feeling, reaction, or quality

"I was majorly happy."

"She was majorly impressed by the intricate details and craftsmanship of the ancient artifact on display."

used for strong emphasis or exaggeration

"It was absolutely perfect."

"The surprise party was absolutely wonderful, exceeding all of our expectations for the evening."

to the highest extent or capacity

"I fully understand now."

"I fully understand what you are saying and I promise to take your advice into consideration."

to the highest degree

"The movie was quite good."

"The movie was quite good actually much better than I expected from the reviews I had read online."

to an absolute or complete extent

"The target was dead."

"He was dead tired after running the marathon and immediately fell asleep."

used to emphasize the extent or intensity of something

"It was plain obvious."

"The instructions were plain simple, making it easy for anyone to follow along."

used to emphasize something

"It was perfectly fine."

"The cake was perfectly baked and delicious and everyone asked for a second slice of it."

in a total and complete manner

"He refused outright to help us."

"He refused outright to help us and did not even offer an explanation for his rude behavior."

in every way or to the fullest degree

"It was altogether bad."

"The entire situation was altogether different from what we had initially anticipated and planned for."

more than any other thing

"The city is mainly residential."

"The population is mainly composed of young people who work in the technology and service industries."

in a manner that indicates the majority of something is in a certain condition or of a certain type

"It is mostly done."

"The crowd was mostly comprised of young adults interested in the new technology."

to a degree or extent that is unclear

"I am sort of tired."

"I am sort of tired but I can still finish this work before the end of the day."

in some ways or to some degree

"I am kind of hungry."

"I am kind of tired today because I did not sleep very well last night at all."

to a specific extent or degree

"The sky is partly cloudy today."

"The sky is partly cloudy today so you might want to bring an umbrella just in case it rains later."

to a specific degree, particularly when compared to other similar things

"The house is relatively cheap."

"The house is relatively cheap compared to others in the same neighborhood because it needs some repairs and renovations."

to a degree or extent that is enough

"The meat is sufficiently cooked."

"The meat is sufficiently cooked so you can serve it to the guests without worrying about food poisoning."

slightly but noticeably

"She was mildly annoyed."

"She was only mildly annoyed when her flight was delayed because she had plenty of time."

to a degree that is high but not very high

"The dress is pretty expensive."

"The dress is pretty expensive but I like it so much that I decided to buy it anyway."

to a somewhat notable, considerable, or surprising degree

"She is rather tired today."

"She is rather tired after the long journey so she is going to rest for a while before dinner."

more than average, but not too much

"The test was fairly easy."

"The test was fairly easy and most students finished it well before the time was up."

to an extent or degree that is moderate or satisfactory

"The hotel prices are reasonably cheap."

"The hotel prices are reasonably cheap during the off season so it is a good time to travel there."

to a smaller amount, extent, etc. in comparison to a previous state or another thing or person

"Eat less sugar for better health."

"Eat less sugar for better health and to reduce your risk of developing diabetes and other diseases."

to the extent of one part out of two equal portions

"The cake is half gone."

"He only managed to complete half of the assigned reading before falling asleep."

roughly or around a stated number

"There were some fifty people."

"Approximately some fifty individuals attended the community meeting to discuss local issues."

to the same extent or degree, used in comparisons to show equality or intensity

"As tall as a giraffe."

"She is as smart as her brother, who always gets top marks in class."

to the smallest degree or extent possible

"The design changed minimally."

"The design of the website changed minimally so users barely noticed any difference at all."

to a very small or barely noticeable degree

"Her score improved marginally."

"Her test scores improved marginally this semester but she still needs to study harder."

in a way that is spread out thinly, with few people or things in an area

"The trees grew sparsely."

"The desert landscape was sparsely populated, with only a few hardy plants managing to survive the harsh conditions."

in a manner indicating a small or insufficient amount

"Her clothes were scantily worn."

"The explorer found scantily provisioned shelters, indicating a hurried departure."

in a way that is faint, delicate, or so slight that it is hard to notice, explain, or define

"The color changed subtly."

"The artist subtly altered the background colors to create a more melancholic mood."

in a manner indicating a lack of quantity or quality

"The explanation was insufficiently clear."

"The bridge was insufficiently reinforced, leading to its collapse during the storm."

in a way that is unimportant, frivolous, or lacking seriousness

"The matter was trivially dismissed."

"He dismissed the serious accusations so trivially that it angered everyone present."

in a way that is extremely small in amount, degree, or size

"The difference was infinitesimally small."

"The temperature dropped infinitesimally, but it was enough to make the plants wilt."

to an extremely small or almost unnoticeable extent

"The hope was vanishingly faint."

"The chances of finding a cure for the rare disease were vanishingly small."

used to show that someone or something is equally not capable, likely, or involved

"I can no swim."

"He's no more likely to win the race than his slower competitor."

to a very small degree or extent

"I can hardly wait."

"After the long hike, he could hardly move his tired legs and felt completely exhausted."

to a small extent or degree

"He slept little."

"She was feeling little tired after her long journey, so she decided to rest."

to the lowest extent

"I like it least."

"Of all the options presented, this one is the least appealing to me."

used to indicate a small or limited amount of something, often uncountable

"I am a little tired."

"I am a little tired today because I stayed up late watching a movie last night."

to a small extent or degree

"Please wait a bit."

"Could you please turn down the music a bit because I am trying to concentrate."

in the slightest degree, usually used with negatives

"I can't remotely see."

"He claims to have seen a ghost, but I don't remotely believe his story."

almost not; only just enough

"There was scarcely any food left."

"There was scarcely any food left in the refrigerator so we had to order pizza for dinner."

in a way that involves a low concentration or small quantity of something

"Add lightly salt."

"Sprinkle lightly with cheese and herbs before baking for a subtle flavor."

to a small or noticeable amount, used to emphasize a negative or interrogative statement

"Do you have any money?"

"I'm not sure if there's any milk left in the refrigerator."