ADVERBS Flashcards
Undoubtedly
used to emphasize that something is true:
She was undoubtedly the best candidate.
Undoubtedly, stress has contributed to her health problems.
Astonishingly
in a way that is very surprising:
She did astonishingly well in her exams.
Astonishingly, I’ve never visited the British
Museum in all the years I’ve lived here.
Awfully
very or extremely, when used before an adjective or adverb:
It’s an awfully long time since we last saw each other.
I’m awfully sorry, but we’ve forgotten to reserve you a table.
We were awfully pleased when our daughter was named the best student in her class.
extremely badly:
England played awfully throughout the game
Reluctantly
in a way that shows that you are not willing to do something and are therefore slow to do it:
Unwillingly
She reluctantly agreed to step down as managing director.
Reluctantly, he did what I asked.
Blissfully
without knowing any of the unpleasant facts about something:
All this time I was blissfully unaware of the situation.
We’ve been able to blissfully ignore these things because it all looked so far off.
in an extremely happy way:
They seemed blissfully happy.
She sank blissfully into a hot, bubbly bath
Utterly
completely or extremely:
What an utterly stupid thing to do!
She was utterly devastated when her husband died.
Deceptively
in a way that is deceptive (= making you believe something that is not true):
The plan seemed deceptively simple (= it seemed simple but was not).
The tool is noisy to use and deceptively dangerous (= it is more dangerous than it seems).
The house was deceptively small from the outside, but once inside, it opened up into a spacious and luxurious living space.
The new employee appeared deceptively confident during the interview, but once on the job, it became clear that they lacked the necessary skills and experience.
The cake looked deceptively simple, but it was actually a complex and intricate recipe that took hours to prepare.
The advertisement was deceptively misleading, promising quick and easy weight loss results without any effort, but in reality, it was a scam.
The hike appeared deceptively easy on the map, but the rugged terrain and steep inclines made it much more challenging than expected
Fondly
in a way that shows love or great liking:
He smiled fondly at the children.
in a way that shows love
SYNONYM affectionately
He looked at her fondly.
I fondly remember my first job as a reporter.
She is still fondly remembered by her former students.
chiefly
mainly:
The island chiefly attracts upmarket tourists.
magazines intended chiefly for teenagers
The company’s profits were chiefly derived from its overseas sales.
The success of the project was chiefly due to the hard work and dedication of the team members.
The book is chiefly concerned with the themes of love and loss.
The politician’s campaign promises were chiefly focused on improving the economy and creating jobs.
The research paper’s findings were chiefly based on surveys conducted among the target population.
Efficiently
The worker efficiently finished the task
Calmly
He calmly explained the situation to her.
Confidently
She spoke confidently in front of the audience.
Diligently
He worked diligently to complete the project.
Enthusiastically
The children participated in the activity enthusiastically.
Expertly
The chef prepared the meal expertly.
Fearfully
He walked through the dark alley fearfully.
She looked fearfully out the window, wondering if the storm would ever pass.”
“The hikers walked fearfully through the dense forest, knowing that there were bears in the area.”
“He opened the email fearfully, knowing that it contained bad news about his job.”
“The child clung fearfully to her mother’s hand as they made their way through the crowded theme park.”
“After the recent break-in, the homeowner slept fearfully, always waking up at the slightest noise.”
Gently
She gently rocked the baby to sleep
Impatiently
The customer waited impatiently for her order.
Joyfully
They celebrated their victory joyfully.
