Top 351 - 375 Adverbs: English Vocabulary List

in a way that is honest or direct

"He openly criticized the government."

"He openly criticized the government and his comments were published in several newspapers around the country."

in a general or approximate way, without going into precise detail

"He spoke broadly about it."

"The report broadly outlined the company's financial performance for the last fiscal year."

in a way that involves or refers to a group as a whole

"The team collectively decided to quit."

"The team collectively decided to quit because they were unhappy with the management and the working conditions."

to a harsh, serious, or excessively intense degree

"He was severely injured in the accident."

"He was severely injured in the accident and had to spend several weeks in the hospital recovering from his injuries."

to a considerable extent or degree

"The cost has increased substantially this year."

"The cost has increased substantially this year due to inflation and higher demand for raw materials."

for a limited period of time

"The road is temporarily closed for repairs."

"The road is temporarily closed for repairs so please use the alternate route indicated on the signs."

to the fullest degree or extent, used for emphasis

"I am utterly exhausted today."

"I am utterly exhausted today because I did not sleep well last night and I have been working nonstop since six in the morning."

in a way that happens as an immediate, natural response, without the need for thought, planning, or learning

"He instinctively pulled his hand away from the fire."

"He instinctively pulled his hand away from the fire before he even realized that he was being burned by the hot flame."

with full awareness and intention

"He knowingly broke the law."

"He knowingly broke the law and now he must face the consequences of his actions in court."

in a way that is related to things happening or existing inside of a specific thing or being

"The company investigated internally."

"The company investigated internally and found that no employee had done anything wrong or illegal."

with regard to what behavior is wrong or right

"You are morally responsible for this."

"You are morally responsible for this because you knew what would happen and you did nothing to stop it."

not far in distance

"Stay near."

"It is advisable to stay near the designated safe zone during the emergency evacuation."

toward a higher level

"The balloon floated upward into the sky."

"The balloon floated upward into the sky and soon disappeared from our view behind the white fluffy clouds."

in a manner lacking control, order, or restraint

"The crowd cheered wildly for the winner."

"The crowd cheered wildly for the winner as he crossed the finish line and broke the world record."

in a way that is related to seeing, sight, or appearance

"The film is visually stunning."

"The film is visually stunning with beautiful landscapes and impressive special effects that amaze the audience."

in a willing and unhesitant manner

"She agreed readily."

"The volunteer readily offered his assistance, eager to contribute to the community project."

to or at the side that is further

"The house is beyond the hill."

"The school is beyond the bridge and then you turn left at the gas station and continue for about two hundred meters."

used for saying that a situation is odd, unexpected, paradoxical, or accidental

"Ironically he failed the driving test."

"Ironically he failed the driving test because he was too nervous even though he is an excellent driver."

in a manner that is firmly held, fastened, or closely fitted

"Hold it tight."

"The mountaineer gripped the rope tight, ensuring his safety on the treacherous ascent."

in or toward a physically low place, level, or posture

"The bird flew low."

"He was ordered to keep the aircraft flying low over the target area."

in a notably positive or exceptional manner

"She performed great."

"The team played great, securing a decisive victory in the championship game."

without being subject to outside control or influence

"She works independently without supervision."

"She works independently without supervision and has proven that she can handle complex tasks on her own."

from a different location using digital communication or technology

"I cannot remotely access the file."

"I cannot remotely access the file because the server is down and the IT department is working on fixing the problem."

used to introduce the most important part of what is being said

"The weather was notably colder."

"The weather was notably colder than usual for this time of year so we wore extra layers."

‌to or in a foreign country, particularly one that is across the sea

"He moved overseas for work."

"He moved overseas for work and now lives in Singapore where he manages the regional office for his company."