Top 151 - 175 Adverbs: English Vocabulary List

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."

used to suggest that there is a strong chance of something happening

"It will most likely rain."

"She will most likely pass the exam because she studied very hard every night this week."

in a manner that is not the same

"They see it differently."

"They think differently than us because they grew up in a different culture with different values and beliefs."

used to highlight the significance of a particular point, fact, or aspect

"Importantly, we need to listen."

"Importantly you must be honest with yourself and with others if you want to build trust and strong relationships."

in a careful and gentle manner while paying attention to details

"She placed it delicately."

"She handled the glass delicately because it was very old and valuable and could break easily if she dropped it."

at a later time

"We went for a walk after dinner."

"We went for a walk after dinner and enjoyed the cool evening breeze by the lake."

used to emphasize something to a high degree or extent

"He was real tired."

"After the long hike, he felt real exhausted and just wanted to rest."

used to emphasize the amount or intensity of something

"That is way too expensive for me."

"That is way too expensive for me so I will have to look for a cheaper alternative instead."

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."

in accordance with what is logical, typical, or expected

"Naturally she was scared."

"Naturally she was nervous before the interview but she did her best and got the job."

to a small extent or degree

"He slept little."

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

in a correct or satisfactory manner

"Do it properly."

"Please ensure you complete the task properly by following all the instructions carefully."

without much space between

"Sit close to the fire."

"Sit close to the fire so that you can stay warm on this cold winter night."

after the typical or expected time

"The bus arrived late again."

"The bus arrived late again and I missed my connection so I had to wait another hour for the next one."

in a manner that is in accordance with an exact understanding of facts, rules, etc., or their literal interpretation

"Technically, it's a draw."

"Technically you are correct but in practice your idea would not work because of some hidden problems."

in a way that relates to the inherent origin or source

"It was originally mine."

"The manuscript was originally intended for a different publication but was later acquired by this esteemed journal."

without being exact

"Roughly half of the students passed."

"Roughly half of the students passed the exam while the other half failed and will have to retake it."

without deliberate thought or attention

"The lights turn on automatically."

"The door opens automatically when you approach it so you do not need to push or pull anything."