Top 401 - 425 Adverbs: English Vocabulary List

in a way that shows a good or optimistic attitude, expressing approval, joy, or support

"Think positively about life."

"Think positively about your future and you will achieve great things in your life."

exactly at the specified time, neither late nor early

"Please arrive on time."

"Please arrive on time for the meeting because we have a lot to discuss and the schedule is very tight."

in a direction to a higher place, position, or level

"The price moved upwards."

"The price moved upwards steadily throughout the year and investors were very happy with the returns on their stocks."

in accordance with established procedures, rules, or official protocols

"The president formally announced his resignation."

"The president formally announced his resignation in a televised speech that was watched by millions of people around the world."

without strict adherence to established procedures, rules, or official protocols

"They met informally for coffee."

"They met informally for coffee to discuss the project before the official meeting with the board of directors."

used to introduce the first fact, reason, step, etc.

"Firstly I want to thank everyone."

"Firstly I want to thank everyone for coming to the meeting and for contributing their ideas and suggestions."

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."

in a manner that is strange or unexpected

"He weirdly stared at me."

"He weirdly stared at me for a full minute without saying anything and then he just walked away without any explanation."

in a way that is acceptable or proper

"He dressed appropriately for the cold weather."

"He dressed appropriately for the cold weather with a warm coat and gloves so he did not feel cold at all."

in a manner that is bad or causes harm

"The news affected him negatively."

"The news affected him negatively and he became depressed and lost interest in his hobbies and friends."

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."

to a great degree or extent

"The two products are vastly different."

"The two products are vastly different in terms of quality and price so compare them carefully before buying."

in an unbroken sequence with no gaps or pauses

"He worked for ten hours consecutively."

"He worked for ten hours consecutively without taking a break and by the end he was exhausted and could barely stand up."

in a manner that shows strong belief in one's own skills or qualities

"He confidently walked into the room."

"He confidently walked into the interview room and answered every question without hesitation or fear."

in a manner that is overpowering in force, intensity, or effect

"The crowd was overwhelmingly supportive."

"The crowd was overwhelmingly supportive of the new policy and cheered loudly when the mayor announced it."

in a manner that is appropriate to the circumstances

"We acted accordingly to the rules."

"We acted accordingly to the rules and regulations and submitted all of the required documents before the deadline."

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."

in a way that concerns money, trade, or financial matters

"The country is economically stable."

"The country is economically stable and has a low unemployment rate and a growing GDP year after year."

in a way that allows physical ease and relaxation, without strain or discomfort

"She lives comfortably in her new house."

"She lives comfortably in her new house which has a big garden and a swimming pool for the hot summer days."

in a way that is by chance or accident

"Incidentally I saw your mother yesterday."

"Incidentally I saw your mother yesterday at the supermarket and she said she would call you later this week."

in a way that is justifiable, reasonable, or supported by good reasons

"He legitimately won the election."

"He legitimately won the election because he received more votes than any other candidate and no fraud was found."

more than usual or greater than average

"The weather is unusually warm today."

"The weather is unusually warm today for this time of year so we decided to go to the beach."

from one side of something to the other

"Go past the shop."

"He walked quickly past the crowded marketplace, eager to reach his destination without getting delayed by the many people."

deeply meaningful or significant

"She felt profoundly sad."

"His speech was profoundly moving, leaving the audience in thoughtful silence."

at or to a position directly beneath or lower than something

"The cat is under."

"He managed to hide the valuable documents under his bed before the authorities arrived."