All adverbs
- a bit
- to a small degree; somewhat
- a capella
- without musical accompaniment
- a fortiori
- with greater reason; for a still stronger, more certain reason
- a good deal
- to a very great degree or extent
- a great deal
- frequently or in great quantities
- a hundred times
- by a factor of one hundred
- a la carte
- by ordering items listed individually on a menu
- a la mode
- with ice cream on top or on the side
- a million times
- by a factor of a million
- a posteriori
- derived from observed facts
- a priori
- derived by logic, without observed facts
- a.k.a.
- as known or named at another time or place
- A.M.
- before noon
- ab initio
- at the beginning
- aback
- by surprise
- aback
- having the wind against the forward side of the sails
- abaft
- at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
- abaxially
- in an abaxial manner
- abeam
- at right angles to the length of a ship or airplane
- abed
- in bed
- abjectly
- in a hopeless resigned manner
- ably
- with competence; in a competent capable manner
- abnormally
- in an abnormal manner
- aboard
- on first or second or third base
- aboard
- part of a group
- aboard
- side by side
- aboard
- on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
- abominably
- in a terrible manner
- abominably
- in an offensive and hateful manner
- aborad
- away from the mouth or oral region
- abortively
- in an unfruitful manner
- about
- in rotation or succession
- about
- (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
- about
- (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
- about
- all around or on all sides
- about
- in or to a reversed position or direction
- about
- used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
- about
- in the area or vicinity
- above all
- taking everything together
- above all
- above and beyond all other consideration
- above
- in or to a place that is higher
- above
- (in writing) at an earlier place
- aboveboard
- in an honest manner
- abreast
- alongside each other, facing in the same direction
- abroad
- to or in a foreign country
- abroad
- far away from home or one's usual surroundings
- abroad
- in a place across an ocean
- abruptly
- quickly and without warning
- absently
- in an absentminded or preoccupied manner
- absolutely
- totally and definitely; without question
- absolutely
- completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
- abstemiously
- in a sparing manner; without overindulgence
- abstractly
- in abstract terms
- abstrusely
- in a manner difficult to understand
- absurdly
- in an absurd manner or to an absurd degree
- abundantly
- in an abundant manner
- abusively
- in an abusive manner
- academically
- in regard to academic matters
- accelerando
- with increasing speed
- acceptably
- in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
- accidentally
- without advance planning
- accidentally
- of a minor or subordinate nature
- accidentally
- without intention; in an unintentional manner
- accommodatingly
- in accommodation
- accordingly
- in accordance with
- accordingly
- (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
- accurately
- with few mistakes
- accurately
- strictly correctly
- accusingly
- in an accusing manner
- acoustically
- with respect to acoustics
- across
- to the opposite side
- across the board
- including all
- across the country
- extending throughout an entire nation
- across
- transversely
- actively
- in an active manner
- actually
- as a sentence modifier to add slight emphasis
- actually
- at the present moment
- actually
- used to imply that one would expect the fact to be the opposite of that stated; surprisingly
- actually
- in actual fact
- acutely
- having a rapid onset
- acutely
- in a shrewd manner
- acutely
- in a keen or penetrating way
- acutely
- changing suddenly in direction and degree
- ad hoc
- for one specific case
- ad infinitum
- to infinity; without or seemingly without limit
- ad interim
- for an intervening time; temporarily
- ad lib
- without advance preparation
- ad nauseam
- to a sickening extent
- ad val
- in proportion to the estimated value of the goods taxed
- adagio
- slowly
- adamantly
- inflexibly; unshakably
- adaxially
- in an adaxial manner
- additionally
- in addition, by way of addition; furthermore
- adequately
- in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
- adjectivally
- as an adjective; in an adjectival manner
- adjectively
- as an adjective
- administratively
- by or for an administrator
- admirably
- in an admirable manner
- admiringly
- with admiration
- admittedly
- as acknowledged
- adorably
- in an adorable manner
- adoringly
- with adoration
- adrift
- off course, wandering aimlessly
- adrift
- floating freely; not anchored
- adroitly
- with adroitness; in an adroit manner
- adulterously
- in an adulterous manner
- advantageously
- in a manner affording benefit or advantage
- adverbially
- as an adverb
- adversely
- in an adverse manner
- advertently
- in a careful deliberate manner
- advisedly
- with intention; in an intentional manner
- aerially
- by means of aircraft
- aesthetically
- in a tasteful way
- afar
- (old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far
- affably
- in an affable manner
- affectedly
- in an affected manner
- affectingly
- in a poignant or touching manner
- affectionately
- with affection
- affirmatively
- in an affirmative manner
- afield
- off the subject; beyond the point at issue
- afield
- in or into a field (especially a field of battle)
- afoot
- on foot; walking
- afresh
- again but in a new or different way
- after
- behind or in the rear
- after a fashion
- to some extent; not very well
- after all
- emphasizes something to be considered
- after all
- in spite of expectations
- after hours
- not during regular hours
- after
- happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
- again and again
- repeatedly
- again
- anew
- against the clock
- as fast as possible; before a deadline
- against the wind
- in the direction opposite to the direction the wind is blowing
- aggravatingly
- in an aggravating fashion
- aggressively
- in an aggressive manner
- agilely
- in a nimble or agile manner; with quickness and lightness and ease
- ago
- in the past
- agonizingly
- in a very painful manner
- agreeably
- in an enjoyable manner
- aground
- with the bottom lodged on the ground
- ahead
- to a different or a more advanced time (meaning advanced either toward the present or toward the future)
- ahead
- to a more advanced or advantageous position
- ahead of the game
- in an advantageous position
- ahead of time
- before the usual time or the time expected
- ahead
- at or in the front
- ahead
- ahead of time; in anticipation
- ahead
- in a forward direction
- ahead
- toward the future; forward in time
- ahead
- leading or ahead in a competition
- ahorse
- on the back of a horse
- aimlessly
- without aim; in an aimless manner
- airily
- in a flippant manner
- akimbo
- with hands on hips and elbows extending outward
- alarmingly
- in an alarming manner
- alas
- by bad luck
- alee
- on or toward the lee
- alertly
- in mentally perceptive and responsive way
- alfresco
- outside a building
- algebraically
- in an algebraic manner
- alike
- in a like manner
- alike
- equally
- all along
- all the time or over a period of time
- all at once
- without warning
- all at once
- all at the same time
- all day long
- during the entire day
- all in all
- with everything considered (and neglecting details)
- all of a sudden
- happening unexpectedly
- all over
- to or in any or all places
- all over
- over the entire area
- all right
- without doubt (used to reinforce an assertion)
- all the same
- despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
- all the time
- without respite
- all the way
- not stopping short of sexual intercourse
- all the way
- completely
- all the way
- to the goal
- all together
- used of a group whose members acted or were acted upon collectively and when `all' and `together' can be separated by other words
- all told
- with everything included or counted
- all too
- to a high degree
- all
- to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')
- all-fired
- extremely
- allegedly
- according to what has been alleged
- allegorically
- in an allegorical manner
- allegretto
- in a moderately quick tempo
- allegro
- in a quick and lively tempo
- alliteratively
- in an alliterative manner
- allowably
- in a permissible manner
- aloft
- in the higher atmosphere above the earth
- aloft
- at or to great height; high up in or into the air
- aloft
- upward
- aloft
- at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
- alone
- without any others being included or involved
- alone
- without anybody else or anything else
- along
- in accompaniment or as a companion
- along
- in addition (usually followed by `with')
- along
- to a more advanced state
- along
- in line with a length or direction (often followed by `by' or `beside')
- along
- with a forward motion
- aloof
- in an aloof manner
- aloud
- with relatively high volume
- aloud
- using the voice; not silently
- alphabetically
- in alphabetical order
- already
- prior to a specified or implied time
- also
- in addition
- alternately
- in an alternating sequence or position
- alternatively
- in place of, or as an alternative to
- altruistically
- in an altruistic manner
- always
- forever; throughout all time
- always
- at any time or in any event
- always
- without interruption
- always
- without variation or change, in every case
- always
- at all times; all the time and on every occasion
- amain
- with all your strength
- amain
- at full speed; with great haste
- amateurishly
- in an amateurish manner
- amazingly
- in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise
- ambiguously
- in an ambiguous manner
- ambitiously
- with ambition; in an ambitious and energetic manner
- amicably
- in an amicable manner
- amidship
- at or near or toward the middle
- amidship
- at or near or toward the center of a ship
- amiss
- in an improper or mistaken or unfortunate manner
- amiss
- away from the correct or expected course
- amiss
- in an imperfect or faulty way
- amok
- wildly; without self-control
- amok
- in a murderous frenzy
- amorally
- without regard for morality
- amorously
- in an amorous manner
- amply
- sufficiently; more than adequately
- amply
- to an ample degree or in an ample manner
- amusingly
- in an entertaining and amusing manner
- anachronistically
- in an anachronistic manner
- analogously
- in an analogous manner
- analytically
- by virtue of analysis
- anarchically
- in a lawless rebellious manner
- anatomically
- with respect to anatomy
- anciently
- in ancient times; long ago
- and how
- an expression of emphatic agreement
- and so forth
- continuing in the same way
- and so
- subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
- and then some
- and considerably more in addition
- andante
- at a moderately slow tempo
- angelically
- like an angel
- angrily
- with anger
- animatedly
- in an animated manner
- anisotropically
- in an anisotropic manner
- anno Domini
- in the Christian era; used before dates after the supposed year Christ was born
- annoyingly
- in an annoying manner or to an annoying degree
- annually
- without missing a year
- annually
- by the year; every year (usually with reference to a sum of money paid or received)
- anomalously
- in an anomalous manner
- anon
- (old-fashioned or informal) in a little while
- anon
- at another time
- anonymously
- without giving a name
- antagonistically
- in an antagonistic manner
- antecedently
- at an earlier time or formerly
- anteriorly
- in an anterior direction
- anticlockwise
- in a direction opposite to the direction in which the hands of a clock move
- antithetically
- with antithesis; in an antithetical manner
- anxiously
- with anxiety or apprehension
- any
- to any degree or extent
- any longer
- at the present or from now on; usually used with a negative
- anyhow
- in any way whatsoever
- anyhow
- used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
- anyplace
- at or in or to any place
- apace
- (poetic, literary) quickly
- apace
- with speed
- apart
- separated or at a distance in place or position or time
- apart
- one from the other
- apart
- away from another or others
- apart
- placed or kept separate and distinct as for a purpose
- apart
- not taken into account or excluded from consideration
- apart
- into parts or pieces
- apathetically
- in an apathetic manner
- apiece
- to or from every one of two or more (considered individually)
- apologetically
- in an apologetic manner
- appallingly
- to an appalling extent
- apparently
- unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
- apparently
- from appearances alone
- appealingly
- in an appealing manner
- appositively
- in an appositive manner
- appreciably
- to a noticeable degree
- appreciatively
- with appreciation; in a grateful manner
- appropriately
- in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
- approvingly
- in an approving manner
- apropos
- introducing a different topic
- apropos
- at an opportune time
- arbitrarily
- in a random manner
- architecturally
- with regard to architecture
- archly
- in an arch manner; with playful slyness or roguishness
- ardently
- in an ardent manner
- arduously
- in an arduous manner
- arguably
- as can be shown by argument
- argumentatively
- in a disputatious manner
- aright
- in an accurate manner
- aristocratically
- in an aristocratic manner
- arithmetically
- with respect to arithmetic
- around
- in circumference
- around
- to a particular destination either specified or understood
- around
- by a circular or circuitous route
- around
- in a circle or circular motion
- around the clock
- without stopping
- around
- from beginning to end; throughout
- arrogantly
- in an arrogant manner
- artfully
- in an artful manner
- artfully
- in an artful manner
- artfully
- in a disingenuous manner
- articulately
- with eloquence
- articulately
- in an articulate manner
- artificially
- not according to nature; not by natural means
- artistically
- in an artistic manner
- artlessly
- in a crude and unskilled manner
- artlessly
- in an ingenuous manner
- as a group
- all together
- as a matter of fact
- in reality or actuality
- as far as possible
- to a feasible extent
- as follows
- what is listed next
- as if by magic
- in a magical manner
- as it is
- in the actual state of affairs and often contrary to expectations
- as it were
- as if it were really so
- as luck would have it
- by good fortune
- as the crow flies
- by the shortest and most direct route
- as usual
- in the usual manner
- as we say
- in a manner of speaking
- as yet
- used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
- as
- to the same degree (often followed by `as')
- ASAP
- as soon as possible
- ascetically
- in an ascetic manner
- asea
- in the direction of the sea
- asexually
- in an asexual manner
- ashamedly
- with a feeling of shame
- ashore
- towards the shore from the water
- aside
- on or to one side
- aside
- out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts)
- aside
- in a different direction
- aside
- in reserve; not for immediate use
- askance
- with a side or oblique glance
- askance
- with suspicion or disapproval
- askew
- turned or twisted to one side
- aslant
- over or across in a slanting direction
- aslant
- at an oblique angle
- asleep
- into a sleeping state
- asleep
- in the sleep of death
- assertively
- in an assertive manner
- assiduously
- with care and persistence
- assuredly
- without a doubt
- astern
- (of a ship or an airplane) behind
- astern
- stern foremost or backward
- astraddle
- with one leg on each side
- astray
- away from the right path or direction
- astray
- far from the intended target
- astride
- with the legs stretched far apart
- astronomically
- enormously
- asymmetrically
- in an asymmetrical manner
- asymptotically
- toward an asymptote
- at a loss
- below cost
- at a low price
- for a relatively small amount of money
- at a lower place
- in or to a place that is lower
- at a time
- simultaneously
- at all costs
- regardless of the cost involved
- at all
- in the slightest degree or in any respect
- at an equal rate
- used in legal language
- at any rate
- if nothing else (`leastwise' is informal and `leastways' is colloquial)
- at arm's length
- at some distance
- at best
- under the best of conditions
- at bottom
- in reality
- at close range
- very close
- at first blush
- as a first impression
- at first glance
- on first seeing (someone or something); immediately
- at first glance
- after an initial impression, which later proves incorrect
- at first hand
- from the original source; directly
- at home
- at, to, or toward the place where you reside
- at home
- on the home team's field
- at large
- in a general fashion
- at last
- as the end result of a succession or process
- at least
- not less than
- at leisure
- in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
- at length
- in a lengthy or prolix manner
- at most
- not more than
- at once
- without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
- at one time
- at a previous time
- at present
- at the present moment
- at stake
- to be won or lost; at risk
- at stake
- in question or at issue
- at the same time
- overlapping in duration
- at the same time
- at the same instant
- at the worst
- under the worst of conditions
- at times
- sporadically and infrequently
- at will
- as one chooses or pleases
- athwart
- at right angles to the center line of a ship
- atonally
- without tonality
- atop
- on, to, or at the top
- atrociously
- to an extravagant or immoderate degree
- attentively
- with attention; in an attentive manner
- attractively
- in a beautiful manner
- attributively
- in an attributive manner
- atypically
- in a manner that is not typical
- audaciously
- in an audacious manner
- audibly
- in an audible manner
- aurally
- with regard to sound or the ear
- auspiciously
- in an auspicious manner
- austerely
- in an austere fashion
- authentically
- genuinely; with authority
- authoritatively
- in an authoritative and magisterial manner
- autocratically
- in an autocratic manner
- autocratically
- in an overbearingly domineering manner; as a dictator
- automatically
- in a reflex manner
- automatically
- in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism
- avariciously
- in a greedy manner
- avidly
- in an avid manner
- avowedly
- by open declaration
- away
- in or into a proper place (especially for storage or safekeeping)
- away
- so as to be removed or gotten rid of
- away
- freely or at will
- away
- out of existence
- away
- indicating continuing action; continuously or steadily
- away
- from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete)
- away
- at a distance in space or time
- away
- from one's possession
- awful
- used as intensifiers
- awfully
- of a dreadful kind
- awhile
- for a short time
- awkwardly
- in an awkward manner
- axially
- with respect to an axis
- axiomatically
- on the basis of axioms
- B.C.E.
- of the period before the Common Era; preferred by some writers who are not Christians
- baby-like
- like a baby
- back
- in repayment or retaliation
- back
- in or to or toward a former location
- back
- in or to or toward an original condition
- back
- in reply
- back and forth
- moving from one place to another and back again
- back
- in or to or toward a past time
- back
- at or to or toward the back or rear
- backstage
- in or to a backstage area of a theater
- backstage
- out of view of the public; behind the scenes
- backward
- in a manner or order or direction the reverse of normal
- bacterially
- by bacteria
- bad
- very much; strongly
- bad
- with great intensity (`bad' is a nonstandard variant for `badly')
- badly
- evilly or wickedly
- badly
- without skill or in a displeasing manner
- badly
- with unusual distress or resentment or regret or emotional display
- badly
- in a disadvantageous way; to someone's disadvantage
- badly
- to a severe or serious degree
- badly
- unfavorably or with disapproval
- badly
- (`ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
- badly
- in a disobedient or naughty way
- baldly
- in a bald manner
- balefully
- in a baleful manner
- balmily
- in a mildly insane manner
- banefully
- in a noxiously baneful way
- bang
- directly
- bannerlike
- like a banner
- banteringly
- in a bantering fashion
- barbarously
- in a barbarous manner
- bareback
- without a saddle
- barefacedly
- without shame
- barefoot
- without shoes on
- barely
- only a very short time before
- barely
- almost not
- barely
- by a little
- basely
- in a despicable, ignoble manner
- bashfully
- in a shy or timid or bashful manner
- basically
- in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
- bawdily
- in a bawdy manner
- beastly
- in a beastly manner
- becomingly
- in a becoming manner
- before Christ
- before the Christian era; used following dates before the supposed year Christ was born
- before long
- in the near future
- before
- earlier in time; previously
- behind
- in or to or toward the rear
- behind
- remaining in a place or condition that has been left or departed from
- behind
- in or into an inferior position
- behind
- in debt
- behind
- of timepieces
- belatedly
- later than usual or than expected
- believably
- in a believable manner
- believably
- easy to believe on the basis of available evidence
- believingly
- in a credulous manner
- belike
- with considerable certainty; without much doubt
- belligerently
- with hostility; in a belligerent hostile manner
- below the belt
- in an unfair manner
- below
- on a floor below
- below
- (in writing) at a later place
- below
- further down
- beneficially
- in a beneficial manner
- benevolently
- in a benevolent manner
- benignantly
- in a benign manner
- beseechingly
- in a beseeching manner
- besides
- making an additional point; anyway
- best
- it would be sensible
- best
- in a most excellent way or manner
- best of all
- especially fortunate
- best
- from a position of superiority or authority
- bestially
- in an inhumane manner
- betimes
- in good time
- better
- comparative of `well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc.
- between decks
- in the space between decks, on a ship
- between
- in between
- between
- in the interval
- bewilderedly
- in a bewildered manner
- bewilderingly
- in a bewildering and confusing manner
- bewitchingly
- in a bewitching manner
- beyond
- in addition
- beyond
- farther along in space or time or degree
- beyond
- on the farther side from the observer
- beyond a doubt
- in a manner or to a degree that could not be doubted
- beyond control
- out of control
- beyond measure
- in excess or without limit
- biannually
- twice a year
- biennially
- every two years
- big
- in a major way
- big
- on a grand scale
- big
- extremely well
- big
- in a boastful manner
- bilaterally
- so as to involve two sides or parts
- bilaterally
- with the involvement of two parties or governments
- bilingually
- in a bilingual manner
- bimonthly
- every two months
- bimonthly
- twice a month
- binaurally
- in a binaural manner
- biochemically
- with respect to biochemistry
- biologically
- with respect to biology
- biradially
- in a biradial manner
- bit by bit
- in a gradual manner
- bit by bit
- a little bit at a time
- bitingly
- extremely and sharply
- bitterly
- with bitterness; in a resentful manner
- bitterly
- indicating something hard to accept
- biweekly
- every two weeks
- biweekly
- twice a week
- biyearly
- twice a year
- blamelessly
- in an irreproachable and blameless manner
- blandly
- in a bland manner
- blankly
- in a blank and uncomprehending manner
- blasphemously
- in a blasphemous manner
- blatantly
- in a blatant manner
- bleakly
- without hope
- blessedly
- in a blessed manner
- blindly
- without preparation or reflection; without a rational basis
- blindly
- without seeing or looking
- blissfully
- in a blissful manner
- blithely
- in a joyous manner
- bloodily
- involving a great bloodshed
- bloodlessly
- without bloodshed; in a bloodless manner; without shedding blood
- bluffly
- in a blunt direct manner
- bodily
- in bodily form
- body and soul
- with complete faith
- boiling
- extremely
- boisterously
- in a carefree manner
- boldly
- with boldness, in a bold manner
- bolt
- in a rigid manner
- bombastically
- in a grandiose manner
- bombastically
- in a turgid manner
- bonnily
- in a bonny manner
- boorishly
- like a boor
- boringly
- in a tedious manner
- boundlessly
- without bounds
- bounteously
- in a bountiful manner
- boyishly
- like a boy
- brashly
- in a brash cheeky manner
- bravely
- in a courageous manner
- brazenly
- in a brazen manner
- breadthways
- in the direction of the breadth
- breast-deep
- up to the breast
- breathlessly
- in a breathless manner
- breezily
- in a breezy manner
- briefly
- for a short time
- briefly
- in a concise manner; in a few words
- bright
- with brightness
- brilliantly
- in an extremely intelligent way
- briskly
- in a brisk manner
- broad-mindedly
- in a broad-minded manner
- broadly
- in a wide fashion
- broadly
- without regard to specific details or exceptions
- broadside
- with a side facing an object
- brotherly
- (archaic as adverb) in a brotherly manner
- brutally
- in a vicious manner
- bumptiously
- in a bumptious manner
- buoyantly
- in a cheerfully buoyant manner
- bureaucratically
- with respect to bureaucracy
- bureaucratically
- in a bureaucratic manner
- busily
- in a busy manner
- but
- and nothing more
- buxomly
- in a curvaceous way
- by a long shot
- by a great deal
- by all means
- definitely or certainly
- by all odds
- without question and beyond doubt
- by and by
- at some eventual time in the future
- by and large
- usually; as a rule
- by chance
- by accident
- by chance
- through chance
- by experimentation
- in an experimental fashion
- by far
- by a considerable margin
- by fits and starts
- intermittently
- by hand
- without the use of a machine
- by heart
- by committing to memory
- by hook or by crook
- in any way necessary; by any possible means
- by inches
- by a short distance
- by machine
- with the use of a machine
- by nature
- through inherent nature
- by no means
- definitely not
- by right of office
- by virtue of position
- by rights
- with reason or justice
- by the day
- one every day
- by the piece
- one piece at a time
- by trial and error
- in an empirical manner
- by word of mouth
- by spoken rather than written means
- by word of mouth
- orally
- by
- so as to pass a given point
- C.O.D.
- collecting the charges upon delivery
- cagily
- in a cagey manner
- cajolingly
- in a cajoling manner
- calculatingly
- in a calculating manner
- callously
- in a callous way
- calmly
- with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
- calmly
- in a sedate manner
- calumniously
- in a false and slanderous and defamatory manner; with slander or calumny
- candidly
- (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
- cannily
- with foresight
- canonically
- in a canonical manner
- cantankerously
- in a bad mood
- cap-a-pie
- at all points from head to foot
- capriciously
- in a capricious manner
- capriciously
- unpredictably
- captiously
- in a captious, carping manner
- carefully
- taking care or paying attention
- carefully
- as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
- carelessly
- without care or concern
- carelessly
- without caution or prudence
- carelessly
- in a rakish manner
- carnally
- in a carnal manner
- casually
- not methodically or according to plan
- casually
- in an unconcerned manner
- catalytically
- by catalytic action; in a catalytic manner
- catastrophically
- with unfortunate consequences
- categorically
- in an unqualified manner
- caudal
- toward the posterior end of the body
- causally
- in a causal fashion
- caustically
- in a caustic vitriolic manner
- cautiously
- in a conservative manner
- cavalierly
- in a proud and domineering manner
- ceaselessly
- with unflagging resolve
- centennially
- every hundred years; once in a century
- centrally
- in or near or toward a center or according to a central role or function
- cerebrally
- in the brain
- cerebrally
- in an intellectual manner
- ceremonially
- in a ceremonious manner
- ceremonially
- in a ceremonial manner
- certainly
- definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely')
- ceteris paribus
- all other things being equal
- cf
- compare (used in texts to point the reader to another location in the text)
- chaotically
- in a manner suggestive of chaos
- chaotically
- in a wild and confused manner
- characteristically
- in characteristic manner
- charily
- with great caution; warily
- charitably
- in a charitable manner
- charmingly
- in a charming manner
- chastely
- in a chaste and virtuous manner
- chattily
- in a chatty manner
- cheaply
- in a stingy manner
- cheaply
- with little expenditure of money
- cheaply
- in a cheap manner
- cheek by jowl
- in close proximity
- cheerfully
- in a cheerful manner
- cheerily
- in a cheerful manner
- cheerlessly
- in an unhappy manner
- chemically
- with respect to chemistry
- chemically
- with chemicals
- chiefly
- for the most part
- childishly
- in a childlike manner
- chivalrously
- in a gallant manner
- chock
- as completely as possible
- chorally
- by a chorus
- chromatically
- with respect to color
- chromatographically
- by means of a chromatographic process
- chronically
- in a slowly developing and long lasting manner
- chronically
- in a habitual and longstanding manner
- chronologically
- with respect to chronology
- churlishly
- in a churlish manner
- circularly
- in a circular manner
- circumstantially
- insofar as the circumstances are concerned
- circumstantially
- according to circumstances
- circumstantially
- in minute detail
- civilly
- in a civil manner
- clammily
- in a clammy manner
- clamorously
- in manner that attracts attention
- clannishly
- in a clannish manner
- classically
- in the manner of Greek and Roman culture
- clean
- in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating
- clean
- completely; used as intensifiers
- cleanly
- in a manner that minimizes dirt and pollution
- cleanly
- smoothly and without difficulty; precisely and deftly
- clear
- in an easily perceptible manner
- clearly
- without doubt or question
- clearly
- clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
- clearly
- in an intelligible manner
- cleverly
- in a clever manner
- climatically
- with respect to climate
- clinically
- in a clinical manner
- clockwise
- in the direction that the hands of a clock move
- close to the wind
- nearly opposite to the direction from which wind is coming
- close
- in an attentive manner
- close
- near in time or place or relationship
- closely
- in a close relation or position in time or space
- closely
- in a close manner
- closer
- (comparative of `near' or `close') within a shorter distance
- closest
- (superlative of `near' or `close') within the shortest distance
- cloyingly
- in an overly sweet manner
- clumsily
- in a clumsy manner
- coarsely
- in coarse pieces
- coastward
- in the direction of the coast
- coastwise
- by way of, or along the coast
- cognitively
- with regard to cognition
- coherently
- in a coherent manner
- coincidentally
- happening at the same time
- cold-bloodedly
- emotionlessly and heartlessly; with deliberate cruelty or callousness
- coldly
- lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
- collect
- make a telephone call or mail a package so that the recipient pays
- collectedly
- in a self-collected or self-possessed manner
- collectively
- in conjunction with; combined
- colloidally
- in a colloidal manner
- colloquially
- with the use of colloquial expressions
- combatively
- in a bellicose contentious manner
- come hell or high water
- in spite of all obstacles
- comfortably
- in mental comfort; without stress
- comfortably
- in physical comfort
- comfortably
- in financial comfort
- comfortingly
- in a comforting or consoling manner
- comically
- in a comical manner
- commensally
- in a commensal manner
- commercially
- in a commercial manner
- Common Era
- of the period coinciding with the Christian era; preferred by some writers who are not Christians
- commonly
- under normal conditions
- communally
- by a group of people rather than an individual
- compactly
- taking up no more space than necessary
- compactly
- in a compact manner or state
- compactly
- with concise and precise brevity; to the point
- comparably
- in a comparable manner or to a comparable degree
- comparatively
- in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
- compassionately
- in a compassionate manner
- compatibly
- with compatibility
- competitively
- in competition
- complacently
- in a self-satisfied manner
- complainingly
- with complaints
- completely
- so as to be complete; with everything necessary
- complexly
- in a complex manner
- comprehensively
- in an all-inclusive manner
- compulsively
- in a compulsive manner
- compulsorily
- in a manner that cannot be evaded
- computationally
- with regard to computation
- con
- in opposition to a proposition, opinion, etc.
- con brio
- (music) with vigor
- concavely
- in a concave way
- conceitedly
- with conceit; in a conceited manner
- conceivably
- within the realm of possibility
- conceptually
- in a conceptual manner
- concernedly
- in a manner showing concern
- conclusively
- in a conclusive way
- concretely
- in concrete terms
- condescendingly
- with condescension; in a patronizing manner
- conditionally
- subject to a condition
- confidentially
- in a confidential manner
- confidently
- with confidence; in a confident manner
- confidingly
- with trust; in a trusting manner
- conformably
- in a conformable manner
- confoundedly
- in a perplexed manner
- confusedly
- in a confused manner
- congenially
- in a congenial manner
- conically
- in a conical manner
- conjecturally
- in a manner involving or inclined to conjecture and supposition
- conjugally
- in a conjugal manner
- conscientiously
- with extreme conscientiousness
- consciously
- with awareness
- consecutive
- in a consecutive manner
- consecutively
- in a consecutive manner
- consequentially
- having consequence
- consequently
- as a consequence
- considerably
- to a great extent or degree
- considerately
- in a considerate manner
- consistently
- in a systematic or consistent manner
- conspicuously
- in a manner tending to attract attention
- conspicuously
- in a prominent way
- constitutionally
- according to the constitution
- constrainedly
- in a constrained manner
- constructively
- in a constructive manner
- contagiously
- in a contagious manner
- contemporaneously
- during the same period of time
- contemptibly
- in a manner deserving contempt
- contemptuously
- without respect; in a disdainful manner
- contentedly
- with equanimity
- contextually
- in a manner dependent on context
- continually
- seemingly without interruption
- continuously
- at every point
- contractually
- by virtue of a contract
- contradictorily
- in a contradictory manner
- contrarily
- contrary to expectations
- contrarily
- in a contrary disobedient manner
- contrariwise
- with the order reversed
- contrastingly
- in a contrasting manner
- contritely
- in a rueful manner
- controversially
- involving controversy
- contumaciously
- in a rebellious manner
- conveniently
- in a convenient manner
- conventionally
- in a conventional manner
- conversely
- with the terms of the relation reversed
- convexly
- in a convex way
- convincingly
- in a convincing manner
- convivially
- in a convivial manner
- convulsively
- with convulsions, in a convulsive way
- coolly
- in a composed and unconcerned manner
- cooperatively
- in close cooperation
- coordinately
- in a coordinated manner
- coquettishly
- in a flirtatious manner
- cordially
- in a hearty manner
- correspondingly
- in a corresponding manner
- corruptedly
- in a corrupt manner
- cortically
- with respect to the cortex
- cosily
- in a cozy manner
- cosmetically
- for cosmetic purposes to improve appearance
- coterminously
- in a coterminous manner
- counter
- in the opposite direction
- counteractively
- in a counteractive manner
- counterintuitively
- in a counterintuitive manner
- course
- as might be expected
- courteously
- in a polite manner
- covertly
- in a covert manner
- covetously
- with jealousy; in an envious manner
- coyly
- in a coy manner
- crazily
- in an insane manner
- creakily
- in a creaky manner
- creatively
- in a creative manner
- creditably
- to a tolerably worthy extent
- criminally
- in violation of the law; in a criminal manner
- criminally
- in a shameful manner
- crisply
- in a well delineated manner
- crisscross
- crossing one another in opposite directions
- critically
- in a critical manner
- crookedly
- in a crooked lopsided manner
- cross-country
- across the countryside
- cross-country
- not following tracks or roads
- cross-legged
- with the legs crossed
- cross-linguistically
- by comparing languages
- crossly
- in an ill-natured manner
- crosstown
- across a town or city
- crosswise
- not in the intended manner
- crucially
- to a crucial degree
- crudely
- in a crude or unrefined manner
- cruelly
- excessively
- cruelly
- with cruelty
- crushingly
- in a crushing manner
- cryptically
- in a cryptic manner
- cryptographically
- in a cryptographic manner
- culpably
- in a manner or to a degree deserving blame or censure
- culturally
- with regard to a culture
- cum laude
- with honor
- cumulatively
- in a cumulative manner
- cunningly
- in an attractive manner
- curiously
- in a manner differing from the usual or expected
- curiously
- with curiosity
- currently
- at this time or period; now
- currishly
- in a currish manner; meanspiritedly
- cursedly
- in a damnable manner
- cursively
- in a cursive manner
- cursorily
- without taking pains
- curtly
- in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner
- cussedly
- in a stubborn unregenerate manner
- customarily
- by custom; according to common practice
- cuttingly
- in an intentionally unkind way
- cynically
- with cynicism; in a cynical manner
- cytophotometrically
- by cytophotometric means
- cytoplasmically
- by means of cytoplasm
- daily
- every day; without missing a day
- daily
- gradually and progressively
- daintily
- in a dainty and fastidious manner
- daintily
- in a delicate manner
- damply
- in a damp manner
- dandily
- in a dandy manner
- dangerously
- in a dangerous manner
- daringly
- in an adventurous manner
- daringly
- in an original manner
- darkly
- in a dark glowering menacing manner
- darkly
- without light
- dashingly
- in a highly fashionable manner
- dauntingly
- to a degree or in a manner that daunts
- dauntlessly
- without fear
- day after day
- for an indefinite number of successive days
- dazedly
- in a daze; in a dazed manner
- dazzlingly
- in a manner or to a degree that dazzles the beholder
- de facto
- in reality or fact
- de jure
- by law; conforming to the law
- de novo
- from the beginning
- dead ahead
- exactly ahead or in front
- deadly
- (used as intensives) extremely
- deadly
- as if dead
- deadpan
- without betraying any feeling
- dear
- at a great cost
- dearly
- in a sincere and heartfelt manner
- deathly
- to a degree resembling death
- deathly
- to an extreme degree
- deceitfully
- in a corrupt and deceitful manner
- deceivingly
- in a misleading way
- decent
- in the right manner; correctly; suitably
- decently
- in a decent manner
- decipherably
- in a legible manner
- decisively
- in an indisputable degree
- decisively
- with finality; conclusively
- decisively
- with firmness
- decoratively
- in a decorative manner
- decorously
- in a proper and decorous manner
- deep
- to a great distance
- deep
- to a great depth; far down or in
- deep
- to an advanced time
- deeply
- to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
- defectively
- in a defective manner
- defenceless
- without defense
- defensively
- in a defensive manner
- defensively
- in an apologetic and defensive manner
- deferentially
- in a respectfully deferential manner
- deferentially
- in a servile manner
- deftly
- in a deft manner
- deftly
- with dexterity; in a dexterous manner
- dejectedly
- in a dejected manner
- deliberately
- in a deliberate unhurried manner
- delicately
- in a delicate manner
- deliciously
- so as to produce a delightful taste
- deliciously
- in a very pleasurable manner
- delightedly
- with delight
- delightfully
- in a delightful manner
- deliriously
- as if in a delirium
- deliriously
- in a delirious manner
- delusively
- in a deceptive and unrealistic manner
- demandingly
- in a demanding manner
- demeaningly
- in a humiliating manner
- democratically
- in a democratic manner; based on democratic principles
- demoniacally
- in a very agitated manner; as if possessed by an evil spirit
- demonstrably
- in an obvious and provable manner
- demonstratively
- in a demonstrative manner
- demurely
- in a demure manner
- denominationally
- with respect to denomination
- densely
- in a stupid manner
- densely
- in a concentrated manner
- departmentally
- dependent on a department
- dependably
- in a faithful manner
- deplorably
- in an unfortunate or deplorable manner
- deprecatively
- in a deprecative manner
- depressingly
- in a depressing manner or to a depressing degree
- derisively
- in a disrespectful and mocking manner
- descriptively
- by giving a description
- deservedly
- as deserved
- desolately
- in grief-stricken loneliness; without comforting circumstances or prospects
- despairingly
- with desperation
- desperately
- in intense despair
- desperately
- with great urgency
- despicably
- in a despicable manner
- despitefully
- in a maliciously spiteful manner
- destructively
- in a destructive manner
- determinedly
- with determination; in a determined manner
- detrimentally
- in a detrimental manner
- developmentally
- with respect to development
- devilish
- in a playfully devilish manner
- devilishly
- as a devil; in an evil manner
- deviously
- in a devious manner
- devotedly
- with devotion
- devoutly
- in a devout and pious manner
- diagonally
- in a diagonal manner
- diagrammatically
- in a diagrammatic manner
- dialectically
- in a dialectic manner
- diametrically
- as from opposite ends of a diameter
- dichotomously
- in a dichotomous manner
- didactically
- in a didactic manner
- differentially
- in a differential manner
- differently
- in another and different manner
- diffidently
- in a diffident manner
- diffusely
- in a diffuse manner
- digitally
- in terms of integers
- digitally
- by means of the fingers
- digitately
- in a digitate manner
- diligently
- with diligence; in a diligent manner
- dimly
- in a dim indistinct manner
- dimly
- with a dim light
- dimly
- in a manner lacking interest or vitality
- dingdong
- heartily or earnestly
- dingily
- in a dingy manner
- diplomatically
- with diplomacy; in a diplomatic manner
- direct
- without deviation
- directly
- without anyone or anything intervening
- directly
- in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly
- direfully
- in a direful manner
- dirtily
- in a sordid manner
- dirtily
- in a filthy unclean manner
- disagreeably
- in a disagreeable manner
- disappointedly
- in disappointment; in a disappointed manner
- disappointingly
- in a disappointing manner
- disapprovingly
- showing disapproval
- disastrously
- in a disastrous manner
- disbelievingly
- in an incredulous manner
- disconcertingly
- in a disturbing or embarrassing manner
- discontentedly
- with discontent; in a discontented manner
- discordantly
- in a discordant manner
- discouragingly
- in a discouraging manner
- discourteously
- in an impolite manner
- discreditably
- in a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree
- discreetly
- with discretion; prudently and with wise self-restraint
- discursively
- in a rambling manner
- disgustedly
- with disgust
- disgustingly
- in a disgusting manner or to a disgusting degree
- dishonorably
- with dishonor
- dishonorably
- in a dishonorable manner
- disinterestedly
- without bias; without selfish motives
- disjointedly
- in a disjointed manner
- disloyally
- without loyalty; in a disloyal manner
- dismally
- in a dreadful manner
- dismally
- in a cheerless manner
- disobediently
- in a disobedient manner
- disparagingly
- in a disparaging manner
- dispassionately
- in an impartially dispassionate manner
- dispiritedly
- in a dispirited manner without hope
- displaying incompetence
- in an incompetent manner
- displeasingly
- in a displeasing manner
- disproportionately
- to a disproportionate degree
- disproportionately
- out of proportion
- disquietingly
- in a disquieting manner
- disregarding
- in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
- disreputably
- in a disreputable manner
- disrespectfully
- in a disrespectful manner
- disruptively
- in a disruptive manner
- dissolutely
- in a dissolute way
- distally
- far from the center
- distantly
- from or at a distance
- distastefully
- in an offensively distasteful manner
- distinctively
- in an identifiably distinctive manner
- distinctly
- to a distinct degree
- distinctly
- in a distinct and distinguishable manner
- distractedly
- in a distracted manner
- distressfully
- with distress
- distressingly
- unpleasantly
- distributively
- in a distributive manner
- distributively
- as individuals or as separate units (not collectively)
- distrustfully
- with distrust
- disturbingly
- in a disturbing manner
- diversely
- in diverse ways
- divinely
- by divine means
- dizzily
- in a giddy light-headed manner
- doctrinally
- as a matter of doctrine
- doggedly
- with obstinate determination
- doggo
- quietly in concealment
- dogmatically
- in a narrow-minded dogmatic manner
- dolce
- gently and sweetly
- dolefully
- with sadness; in a sorrowful manner
- doltishly
- in a stupid manner
- domestically
- with respect to home or family
- domestically
- with respect to the internal affairs of a government
- domineeringly
- in a domineering manner
- dorsally
- in a dorsal location or direction
- dorsoventrally
- in a dorsoventral direction
- double
- two together
- double
- downward and forward
- double quick
- at a faster speed
- double
- to double the degree
- doubly
- in a twofold manner
- doubtfully
- in a doubtful manner
- doubtless
- without doubt; certainly
- dourly
- in a sullen manner
- dowdily
- in a dowdy unfashionable manner
- down
- away from a more central or a more northerly place
- down
- paid in cash at time of purchase
- down
- in an inactive or inoperative state
- down
- to a lower intensity
- down
- from an earlier time
- down
- spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position
- downfield
- toward or in the defending team's end of the playing field
- downhill
- toward the bottom of a hill
- downhill
- toward a lower or inferior state
- downright
- thoroughgoing
- downriver
- away from the source or with the current
- downstage
- at or toward the front of the stage
- downtown
- toward or in the lower or central part of town
- downwind
- with the wind; in the direction the wind is blowing
- downwind
- toward the wind
- drably
- in a drab manner
- draggingly
- in a dragging manner
- dramatically
- with respect to dramatic value
- dramatically
- in a very impressive manner
- dramatically
- in a dramatic manner
- drastically
- in a drastic manner
- dreamfully
- in a dreamy manner
- drily
- in a dry laconic manner
- drippily
- in a mawkish and emotional manner
- dripping
- extremely wet
- droopingly
- in a drooping manner
- drop-dead
- extremely
- drowsily
- in a drowsy manner
- drunkenly
- showing effects of much strong drink
- dubiously
- in a questionable and dubious manner
- due
- directly or exactly; straight
- dully
- without liveliness
- dully
- without luster or shine
- dumbly
- in an inarticulate manner
- dutifully
- out of a sense of duty; in a dutiful manner
- dynamically
- in a forceful dynamic manner
- e'en
- even
- e.g.
- as an example
- each week
- without missing a week
- eagerly
- with eagerness; in an eager manner
- earlier
- before now
- earlier
- comparatives of `soon' or `early'
- earliest
- with the least delay
- early
- during an early stage
- earnestly
- in a serious manner
- easily
- without question
- easily
- with ease (`easy' is sometimes used informally for `easily')
- easily
- indicating high probability; in all likelihood
- east
- to, toward, or in the east
- easterly
- from the east
- eastward
- toward the east
- easy
- without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly')
- easy
- in a relaxed manner; or without hardship
- ebulliently
- in an ebullient manner
- eccentrically
- not symmetrically with respect to the center
- eccentrically
- in an eccentric or bizarre manner
- ecclesiastically
- in an ecclesiastic manner
- ecologically
- with respect to ecology
- economically
- with respect to economic science
- economically
- with respect to the economic system
- economically
- in an economical manner
- ecstatically
- in an ecstatic manner
- edgeways
- with the edge forward or on, by, or toward the edge
- edgeways
- as if by an edge; barely
- editorially
- by means of an editorial
- educationally
- in an educational manner
- eerily
- in an unnatural eery manner
- effectively
- in an effective manner
- effectively
- in actuality or reality or fact
- effectually
- in an effectual manner
- efficiently
- with efficiency; in an efficient manner
- effortlessly
- without effort or apparent effort
- effusively
- in an effusive manner
- egotistically
- in an egotistical manner
- either
- after a negative statement used as an intensive meaning something like `likewise' or `also'
- elaborately
- with elaboration
- electrically
- by electricity
- electronically
- by electronic means
- electrostatically
- in an electrostatic manner
- elegantly
- in a gracefully elegant manner
- elegantly
- with elegance; in a tastefully elegant manner
- elementarily
- in an elementary manner
- elsewhere
- in or to another place
- embarrassingly
- causing embarrassment
- eminently
- in an eminent manner
- emotionally
- with regard to emotions
- emotionally
- in an emotional manner
- emotionlessly
- without emotion; devoid of emotion
- empathetically
- in a sympathetic manner
- emulously
- in a competitively imitative manner
- en clair
- in ordinary language
- en famille
- in a casual way at home
- en passant
- incidentally; in the course of doing something else
- en route
- on a route to some place
- encouragingly
- in an encouraging manner
- end on
- with the end forward or toward the observer
- end-to-end
- from first to last
- endlessly
- (spatial sense) seeming to have no bounds
- endlessly
- continuing forever without end
- endlessly
- all the time; seemingly without stopping
- endogenously
- in an endogenous manner
- enduringly
- in an enduring manner
- endways
- in or toward the direction of the ends; lengthwise
- endways
- on end or upright
- energetically
- in an energetic manner
- engagingly
- in an engaging manner
- enormously
- extremely
- enough
- as much as necessary
- enquiringly
- in an inquiring manner
- enterprisingly
- in an enterprising manner
- entertainingly
- in an entertaining manner
- enthusiastically
- with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner
- enthusiastically
- in a lavish or enthusiastic manner
- enviably
- in an enviable manner
- environmentally
- for the environment
- episodically
- in an episodic manner
- equably
- in an equable manner
- equally
- in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way
- equitably
- in an equitable manner
- erectly
- in a straight-backed manner
- ergo
- (used as a sentence connector) therefore or consequently
- erotically
- in an erotic manner
- erratically
- in an erratic unpredictable manner
- erroneously
- in a mistaken or erroneous manner
- eruditely
- with erudition; in an erudite manner
- eschatologically
- in relation to eschatology
- especially
- to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
- especially
- in a special manner
- et al
- and others ('et al.' is used as an abbreviation of `et alii' (masculine plural) or `et aliae' (feminine plural) or `et alia' (neuter plural) when referring to a number of people)
- et al
- and elsewhere (used when referring to other occurrences in a text)
- eternally
- for a limitless time
- ethically
- in an ethical manner; from an ethical point of view; according to ethics
- ethnically
- with respect to ethnicity
- euphemistically
- in a euphemistic manner
- evasively
- with evasion; in an evasive manner
- even
- used as an intensive especially to indicate something unexpected
- even
- in spite of; notwithstanding
- even
- to the full extent
- even a little
- to any extent at all
- even as
- at the same time as
- even
- to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons
- evenhandedly
- without favoring one party, in a fair evenhanded manner
- evenly
- in a level and regular way
- eventually
- after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
- ever
- (intensifier for adjectives) very
- ever
- at any time
- evermore
- at any future time; in the future
- every inch
- in every way; completely
- every night
- at the end of each day
- every now and then
- occasionally
- every quarter
- in three month intervals
- every which way
- haphazardly
- evilly
- in a wicked evil manner
- evolutionarily
- in an evolutionary way; from an evolutionary point of view
- ex cathedra
- with the full authority of the office
- ex tempore
- without preparation
- ex vivo
- in an artificial environment outside the living organism
- exactly
- in a precise manner
- exactly
- indicating exactness or preciseness
- exactly
- just as it should be
- exaggeratedly
- in an exaggerated manner
- exasperatingly
- in an exasperating manner
- excellently
- extremely well
- exceptionally
- to an exceptional degree
- excessively
- to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
- excitedly
- with excitement; in an excited manner
- excitingly
- in an exciting manner
- excusably
- in an excusable manner or to an excusable degree
- exhaustively
- in an exhaustive manner
- exorbitantly
- to an exorbitant degree
- expansively
- in an impressively expansive manner
- expectantly
- in an expectant manner
- expediently
- in an expedient manner
- expensively
- in an expensive manner
- expertly
- in an expert manner
- explicitly
- in an explicit manner
- explosively
- suddenly and rapidly
- explosively
- in an explosive manner
- exponentially
- in an exponential manner
- express
- by express
- expressively
- with expression; in an expressive manner
- expressly
- with specific intentions; for the express purpose
- extemporaneously
- without prior preparation
- extensively
- in a widespread way
- externally
- on or from the outside
- externally
- with respect to the outside
- extra
- unusually or exceptionally
- extraordinarily
- extremely
- extravagantly
- in a wasteful manner
- extravagantly
- in a rich and lavish manner
- extremely
- to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
- exuberantly
- in an exuberant manner
- exultantly
- in an exultant manner
- fabulously
- exceedingly; extremely
- face to face
- involving close contact; confronting each other
- face to face
- within each other's presence
- face to face
- directly facing each other
- facetiously
- not seriously
- facially
- with respect to the face
- factually
- as a fact or based on fact
- faddily
- in a faddish manner
- fain
- in a willing manner
- faintly
- to a faint degree or weakly perceived
- fairly
- to certain extent or degree
- faithlessly
- in a disloyal and faithless manner
- falsely
- in an insincerely false manner
- falsely
- in an incorrect manner
- falteringly
- in an unsteady manner
- familiarly
- in an intimately familiar manner
- famously
- in a manner or to an extent that is well known
- fanatically
- in a passionately fanatic manner
- fancifully
- in a fanciful manner
- far
- at or to or from a great distance in space
- far
- remote in time
- far
- to a considerable degree; very much
- far
- at or to a certain point or degree
- far
- to an advanced stage or point
- far and near
- over great areas or distances; everywhere
- farcically
- in a farcical manner
- farther
- to or at a greater distance in time or space (`farther' is used more frequently than `further' in this physical sense)
- farther
- to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used more often than `farther' in this abstract sense)
- farthest
- to the greatest distance in space or time (`farthest' is used more often than `furthest' in this physical sense)
- farthest
- to the greatest degree or extent or most advanced stage (`furthest' is used more often than `farthest' in this abstract sense)
- fascinatingly
- in a fascinating manner
- fashionably
- in a fashionable manner
- fast
- quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
- fast
- firmly or closely
- faster
- more quickly
- fastest
- most quickly
- fastidiously
- in a fastidious manner
- fastidiously
- in a fastidious and painstaking manner
- fatally
- with fatal consequences or implications
- fatefully
- in a prophetically fateful manner
- fatuously
- vacuously or complacently and unconsciously foolish
- faultily
- in an inaccurate manner
- faultlessly
- without a fault; in a faultless manner
- favorably
- showing approval
- fearfully
- in fear
- fearfully
- in an alarming manner
- fearsomely
- in a fearsome manner
- feasibly
- in a practicable manner; so as to be feasible
- fecklessly
- in a feckless manner; irresponsibly and incompetently
- fecklessly
- with ineptitude; in an incompetent manner
- federally
- by federal government
- feebly
- in a halting and feeble manner
- feebly
- in a faint and feeble manner
- feelingly
- with great feeling
- feetfirst
- with the feet foremost
- felicitously
- in a felicitous manner
- ferociously
- in a physically fierce manner
- fervently
- with passionate fervor
- feudally
- in a feudal manner
- feverishly
- in a feverish manner
- fictitiously
- in a fictional manner (created by the imagination)
- fictitiously
- in a false manner intended to mislead
- fiercely
- in an emotionally fierce manner
- fifthly
- in the fifth place
- figuratively
- in a figurative sense
- finally
- the item at the end
- financially
- from a financial point of view
- finely
- in tiny pieces
- finely
- in an elegant manner
- finitely
- with a finite limit
- firm
- with resolute determination
- firmly
- with firmness
- firmly
- in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
- first
- the initial time
- first
- before another in time, space, or importance
- first class
- by first class conveyance; with first class accommodations
- first
- before anything else
- first
- prominently forward
- first-rate
- quite well
- fiscally
- in financial matters
- fishily
- in a questionably unusual manner
- fitfully
- in a fitful manner
- fixedly
- in a fixed manner
- flabbily
- in a flabby manner
- flagrantly
- in a flagrant manner
- flamboyantly
- in a fancy colorful manner
- flashily
- in a meretricious manner
- flat
- with flat sails
- flat out
- at top speed
- fleetly
- in a swift manner
- flexibly
- with flexibility
- flimsily
- in a weak and flimsy manner
- flip-flap
- with repeated strokes and noise
- flop
- with a flopping sound
- flop
- exactly
- floridly
- in a florid manner
- fluently
- in a fluent manner
- flush
- squarely or solidly
- flush
- in the same plane
- focally
- in a focal manner
- fondly
- with fondness; with love
- foolishly
- without good sense or judgment
- for all intents and purposes
- in every practical sense
- for all the world
- under any circumstances
- for dear life
- as though your life was at stake
- for free
- without payment
- for fun
- not intended seriously; meant as a joke
- for good measure
- in addition (as to close a deal)
- for good
- for a long time without essential change
- for keeps
- for the winner to keep all
- for one
- as a particular one of several possibilities
- for short
- as an abbreviation
- for that matter
- as far as that is concerned
- for the asking
- on the occasion of a request
- for the moment
- temporarily
- for the most part
- in large part; mainly or chiefly
- forbiddingly
- in an unpleasant or menacing manner
- forcefully
- with full force
- forcibly
- in a forcible manner
- fore
- near or toward the bow of a ship or cockpit of a plane
- forever
- for a very long or seemingly endless time
- forgetfully
- in a forgetful manner
- forgivingly
- with forgiveness; in a forgiving manner
- forlornly
- in a forlorn manner
- formally
- in a formal manner
- formally
- with official authorization
- formidably
- in a formidable manner
- formlessly
- in a formless manner
- forrad
- at or to or toward the front
- forsooth
- an archaic word originally meaning `in truth' but now usually used to express disbelief
- forte
- used as a direction in music; to be played relatively loudly
- forth
- out into view
- forth
- forward in time or order or degree
- forthright
- directly and without evasion; not roundabout
- fortissimo
- a direction in music; to be played very loudly
- foully
- in a wicked and shameful manner
- foully
- in an unfair and insulting manner
- four times
- by a factor of four
- foursquare
- in a square position
- foursquare
- with firmness and conviction; without compromise
- fourth
- in the fourth place
- fractiously
- in a fractious manner
- fractiously
- in a peevish manner
- frantically
- in an uncontrolled manner
- fraternally
- in a brotherly manner
- fraudulently
- in a dishonest and fraudulent manner
- free
- without restraint
- freely
- in a free manner
- frenziedly
- in a frenzied manner
- frequently
- many times at short intervals
- fresh
- very recently
- freshly
- in an impudent or impertinent manner
- fretfully
- in a fretful manner
- frighteningly
- in an alarming manner
- frigidly
- without warmth or enthusiasm
- friskily
- in a playfully frisky manner
- frivolously
- in a frivolous manner
- from nowhere
- without warning
- from pillar to post
- from one place or situation to another
- from scratch
- from the beginning, especially without relying on resources or other advantages
- from start to finish
- completely
- from the heart
- very sincerely
- from way back
- since long ago
- frontally
- in, at, or toward the front
- frothily
- in a frothy manner
- frowningly
- with a frown; while frowning
- frugally
- in a frugal manner
- fruitfully
- in a productive way
- fruitlessly
- in an unproductive manner
- fucking
- intensifier, very colloquial
- fugally
- in a fugal style
- full
- to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (`full' in this sense is used as a combining form)
- full-time
- for the standard number of hours
- fully
- referring to a quantity
- fulsomely
- in an unctuous manner
- functionally
- with respect to function
- funnily
- in a strange manner
- furiously
- (of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
- furiously
- in an impassioned or very angry manner
- furiously
- in a manner marked by extreme or violent energy
- further
- in addition or furthermore
- furthermore
- in addition
- furtively
- in a furtive manner
- fussily
- in a fussy manner
- futilely
- in a futile and unproductive manner
- gaily
- in a gay manner
- gainfully
- in a gainful way
- gainlessly
- without gain or profit
- gamely
- in a plucky manner
- garishly
- in a tastelessly garish manner
- garrulously
- in a chatty loquacious manner
- genealogically
- in a genealogical manner
- generally
- without distinction of one from others
- generically
- as sharing a common genus
- generically
- without a trademark or brand name
- generously
- in a generous manner
- genetically
- by genetic mechanisms
- genteelly
- in a genteel manner
- gently
- in a gradual manner
- gently
- with little weight or force
- gently
- in a gentle manner
- genuinely
- in accordance with truth or fact or reality
- geographically
- with respect to geography
- geologically
- with respect to geology
- geometrically
- in a geometric fashion
- geometrically
- with respect to geometry
- geothermally
- by means of heat from the interior of the earth
- gibingly
- in a disrespectful jeering manner
- gingerly
- in a gingerly manner
- girlishly
- like a girl
- give or take
- plus or minus a small amount
- glacially
- by a glacier
- glaringly
- in a glaring manner
- gleefully
- in a joyous and gleeful manner
- glibly
- with superficial plausibility
- glissando
- (musical direction) in the manner of a glissando (with a rapidly executed series of notes)
- gloatingly
- in a gloating manner
- globally
- with respect to the whole earth
- globally
- throughout the world
- gloomily
- with gloom
- gloriously
- blessedly or wonderfully
- gloriously
- with glory or in a glorious manner
- glossily
- in a glossy manner
- gloweringly
- in a glowering manner
- glowingly
- in an enthusiastically glowing manner
- gluttonously
- in a gluttonous manner
- God knows how
- by some means not understood by the speaker
- goddam
- extremely
- good
- completely and absolutely (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly')
- good
- (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well')
- good-naturedly
- in a good-natured manner
- gorgeously
- in an impressively beautiful manner
- governmentally
- by government
- gracefully
- in a graceful manner
- gracefully
- in a gracious or graceful manner
- gracelessly
- in a graceless manner
- gracelessly
- without grace; rigidly
- grammatically
- in a grammatical manner
- grandiloquently
- in a rhetorically grandiloquent manner
- grandly
- in a grand manner
- graphically
- with respect to graphic aspects
- graphically
- in a graphic way
- gratefully
- in a thankful manner; with thanks
- gratifyingly
- in a gratifying manner
- gratingly
- in a harsh and grating manner
- gratuitously
- in an uncalled-for manner
- gravely
- in a grave and sober manner
- gravitationally
- with respect to gravitation
- grayly
- having a grey appearance
- greasily
- in a greasy manner
- greatly
- to an extraordinary extent or degree
- greenly
- with green color
- gregariously
- in a gregarious manner
- grievously
- in a grievous manner
- grimly
- in a grim implacable manner
- gropingly
- in an uncertain groping manner
- grossly
- in a gross manner
- grotesquely
- in a grotesque manner
- grudgingly
- in a grudging manner
- gruesomely
- in a gruesome manner
- gruffly
- in a gruff manner
- guiltily
- in the manner of someone who has committed an offense
- gushingly
- in a gushing manner
- gutturally
- in a guttural manner
- habitually
- according to habit or custom
- haggardly
- in a haggard manner
- half
- partially or to the extent of a half
- half-and-half
- in equal parts
- half-heartedly
- without enthusiasm; in a half-hearted manner
- half-hourly
- every thirty minutes, every half hour
- half-price
- for half the price
- half-time
- for less than the standard number of hours
- half-yearly
- every half year, every six months
- halfway
- at half the distance; at the middle
- haltingly
- in a halting manner
- hand and foot
- in all ways possible
- hand in hand
- clasping each other's hands
- hand in hand
- together
- hand over fist
- at a tremendous rate
- hand to hand
- at close quarters
- hand to mouth
- with barely enough money for immediate needs
- handily
- with no difficulty
- handsomely
- in a generously handsome manner
- handsomely
- in an attractively handsome manner
- haphazard
- without care; in a slapdash manner
- happily
- in an unexpectedly lucky way
- haptically
- by touch
- hard
- earnestly or intently
- hard
- with pain or distress or bitterness
- hard
- very near or close in space or time
- hard
- into a solid condition
- hard
- with effort or force or vigor
- hard
- to the full extent possible; all the way
- hard
- slowly and with difficulty
- hard
- indulging excessively
- hard
- causing great damage or hardship
- harmlessly
- in a harmless manner
- harmonically
- with respect to harmony
- harmoniously
- in a harmonious manner
- harshly
- in a harsh or unkind manner
- harum-scarum
- in a wild or reckless manner
- hastily
- in a hurried or hasty manner
- hatefully
- in a hateful manner
- haughtily
- in a haughty manner
- hazily
- in an indistinct way
- hazily
- through a haze
- head and shoulders above
- outstandingly superior to
- head over heels
- in disorderly haste
- head-on
- with the front foremost
- head-on
- in direct opposition; directly
- head-to-head
- even or close in a race or competition or comparison
- headfirst
- with the head foremost
- headlong
- at breakneck speed
- headlong
- in a hasty and foolhardy manner
- healthily
- in a levelheaded manner
- heaps
- very much
- heartily
- with gusto and without reservation
- heartlessly
- in a heartless manner
- heatedly
- in a heated manner
- heavenward
- toward heaven
- heavily
- in a labored manner
- heavily
- in a manner designed for heavy duty
- heavily
- in a heavy-footed manner
- heavily
- with great force
- heavily
- slowly as if burdened by much weight
- heavily
- to a considerable degree
- heinously
- in a terribly evil manner
- hell-for-leather
- at breakneck speed
- hellishly
- extremely
- helpfully
- in a helpful manner
- helplessly
- in a helpless manner
- hence
- from this time
- hence
- from this place
- hence
- (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
- henceforth
- from this time forth; from now on
- here
- in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
- here
- in this circumstance or respect or on this point or detail
- here
- at this time; now
- here and there
- in or to various places; first this place and then that
- here
- to this place (especially toward the speaker)
- hereabout
- in this general vicinity
- hereafter
- following this in time or order or place; after this
- hereafter
- in a future life or state
- hereafter
- in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.
- hereby
- (formal) by means of this
- herein
- in this place or thing or document
- hereinbefore
- in the preceding part of the current text
- hereof
- of or concerning this
- hereto
- to this writing or document
- hereunder
- under the terms of this agreement
- hereupon
- immediately after this
- hermetically
- in an airtight manner
- heroically
- in a heroic manner
- hesitantly
- with hesitation; in a hesitant manner
- hideously
- in a hideous manner
- hierarchically
- in a hierarchical manner
- hieroglyphically
- by means of hieroglyphs
- higgledy-piggledy
- in a disordered manner
- high
- far up toward the source
- high
- in or to a high position, amount, or degree
- high and low
- everywhere
- high
- at a great altitude
- high
- in a rich manner
- high-handedly
- in a domineering high-handed manner
- high-mindedly
- in a high-minded manner
- highly
- in a high position or level or rank
- highly
- at a high rate or wage
- hilariously
- in a hilarious manner
- hinderingly
- in an obstructive manner
- histologically
- involving the use of histology or histological techniques
- historically
- with respect to history
- historically
- throughout history
- hoarsely
- in a hoarse or husky voice
- hollowly
- in a hollow manner
- home
- at or to or in the direction of one's home or family
- home
- to the fullest extent; to the heart
- home
- on or to the point aimed at
- homeostatically
- in a homeostatic manner
- homeward
- toward home
- homogeneously
- all similarly
- honorably
- with honor
- honorably
- in an honorable manner
- hook line and sinker
- in every detail
- hopefully
- it is hoped
- hopefully
- with hope; in a hopeful manner
- hopelessly
- without hope; desperate because there seems no possibility of comfort or success
- hopelessly
- in a hopeless manner
- horizontally
- in a horizontal direction
- horrifyingly
- in a horrifying manner
- horticulturally
- by means of horticulture
- hospitably
- in a hospitable manner
- hotfoot
- without delay; speedily
- hourly
- every hour; by the hour
- however
- in whatever way or manner
- however
- to whatever degree or extent
- however
- by contrast; on the other hand
- huffily
- in a huffy manner
- hugger-mugger
- in secrecy
- humanely
- in a humane manner
- humanly
- in the manner of human beings
- humbly
- in a miserly manner
- humbly
- in a humble manner
- humorlessly
- in a humorless manner
- humorously
- in a humorous manner
- hungrily
- in the manner of someone who is very hungry
- hurridly
- on the run or in a hurry
- hydraulically
- in a hydraulic manner
- hygienically
- in a hygienic manner
- hypnotically
- by means of hypnotism
- hypocritically
- in a hypocritical manner
- hypothalamically
- with respect to the hypothalamus
- hypothetically
- by hypothesis
- hysterically
- in a hysterical manner
- i.e.
- that is to say; in other words
- ib.
- in the same place (used when citing a reference)
- icily
- in a cold and icy manner
- ideally
- in an ideal manner
- identically
- with complete identity; in an identical manner
- identifiably
- in an identifiable manner
- ideographically
- in an idiographic manner
- ideologically
- with respect to ideology
- idiomatically
- in an idiomatic manner
- idiotically
- in an idiotic manner
- idly
- in an idle manner
- idolatrously
- in an idolatrous manner
- idyllically
- in an idyllic manner
- if not
- perhaps; indicating possibility of being more remarkable (greater or better or sooner) than
- ignorantly
- in ignorance; in an ignorant manner
- ill
- with difficulty or inconvenience; scarcely or hardly
- illegally
- in an illegal manner
- illegibly
- in an illegible manner
- illegitimately
- in a manner disapproved or not allowed by custom
- illegitimately
- of biological parents not married to each other
- illiberally
- in a narrow-minded manner
- illogically
- in an illogical manner
- illustriously
- in an illustrious manner
- imaginatively
- with imagination
- immaculately
- in an immaculate manner
- immaturely
- in an immature manner
- immeasurably
- to an immeasurable degree; beyond measurement
- immediately
- near or close by
- immediately
- bearing an immediate relation
- immensely
- to an exceedingly great extent or degree
- imminently
- in an imminent manner
- immoderately
- without moderation; in an immoderate manner
- immoderately
- to a degree that exceeds the bounds or reason or moderation
- immodestly
- without modesty; in an immodest manner
- immovably
- so as to be incapable of moving
- immunologically
- from the point of view of immunology
- immutably
- in an unalterable and unchangeable manner
- impalpably
- not substantially; lacking substantial expression or fullness
- impartially
- in an impartial manner
- impassively
- in an impassive manner
- impatiently
- with impatience; in an impatient manner
- impeccably
- flawlessly
- impenitently
- in an impenitent manner
- imperatively
- in an imperative and commanding manner
- imperceptibly
- in an imperceptible manner or to an imperceptible degree
- imperially
- in an imperial manner
- imperiously
- in an imperious manner
- impermissibly
- not permissibly
- impersonally
- in an impersonal manner
- impersonally
- without warmth
- impetuously
- in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions
- impiously
- in an impious manner
- impishly
- in an appealing but bold manner
- implausibly
- not easy to believe
- implicitly
- without ever expressing so clearly
- implicitly
- without doubting or questioning
- importantly
- in an important way
- importantly
- in an important way or to an important degree
- imposingly
- in an impressive manner
- impossibly
- to a degree impossible of achievement
- impracticably
- to an impracticable degree
- imprecisely
- in an imprecise manner
- impregnably
- in an impregnable manner
- improperly
- in an improper way
- improvidently
- in an improvident manner
- imprudently
- in an imprudent manner
- in a flash
- without any delay
- in a nutshell
- summed up briefly
- in a pig's eye
- absolutely not; never
- in a similar way
- with something of the same kind
- in a way
- from some points of view
- in absentia
- while absent; although absent
- in and of itself
- with respect to its inherent nature
- in camera
- kept private or confined to those intimately concerned
- in case
- if there happens to be need
- in circles
- without making progress
- in common
- of joint or shared interest
- in common
- in joint use or possession
- in common with
- in the same way as; like
- in concert
- with a common plan
- in detail
- thoroughly (including all important particulars)
- in due course
- at the appropriate time
- in essence
- with regard to fundamentals although not concerning details
- in everyone's thoughts
- on everybody's mind
- in extremis
- at the point of death
- in flight
- flying through the air
- in full action
- proceeding with full vigor
- in good spirits
- without losing equilibrium
- in hand
- under control
- in her own right
- by title vested in yourself or by virtue of qualifications that you have achieved
- in large quantities
- on a large scale without careful discrimination
- in line
- one behind another in a line or queue
- in loco parentis
- in place of the parents
- in name
- by title or repute though not in fact
- in no time
- in a relatively short time
- in on
- participating in or knowledgeable out
- in one case
- on one occasion
- in one ear
- in a monaural manner
- in other words
- otherwise stated
- in part
- to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
- in particular
- specifically or especially distinguished from others
- in perpetuity
- for an indefinitely long time
- in perpetuity
- for life
- in person
- in the flesh; without involving anyone else
- in place
- in the original or natural place or site
- in public
- in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly
- in return
- (often followed by `for') in exchange or in reciprocation
- in situ
- in position
- in so far
- to the degree or extent that
- in someone's way
- forming a hindrance, impediment, or obstruction
- in tandem
- one behind the other
- in that
- (formal) in or into that thing or place
- in the adjacent apartment
- at or in or to the adjacent residence
- in the bargain
- in addition; over and above what is expected
- in the beginning
- with reference to the origin or beginning
- in the end
- eventually or after a lengthy period of time
- in the first place
- of primary import
- in the lurch
- in a difficult or vulnerable position
- in the meantime
- during the intervening time
- in the midst
- the middle or central part or point
- in the nick of time
- at the last possible moment
- in the same breath
- almost simultaneously
- in the south
- in a southern direction
- in time
- without being tardy
- in time
- within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time
- in toto
- in entirety
- in truth
- in fact (used as intensifiers or sentence modifiers)
- in turn
- in proper order or sequence
- in utero
- in the uterus
- in vacuo
- in a vacuum
- in vacuo
- in isolation and without reference to anything else
- in vain
- to no avail
- in vivo
- in the living organism
- in writing
- as written or printed
- in
- to or toward the inside of
- inaccessibly
- in an inaccessible manner
- inaccurately
- in an inaccurate manner
- inadequately
- in an inadequate manner or to an inadequate degree
- inadvertently
- without knowledge or intention
- inalienably
- in an inalienable manner
- inappropriately
- in an inappropriate manner
- inarguably
- in an unarguable and undisputed manner
- inarticulately
- in an inarticulate manner
- inarticulately
- without eloquence; in an inarticulate manner
- inaudibly
- in an inaudible manner
- inaugurally
- so as to inaugurate
- inauspiciously
- in an inauspicious manner
- incestuously
- by incest
- incisively
- in an incisive manner
- incognito
- without revealing one's identity
- incoherently
- in an incoherent manner
- incomparably
- in an incomparable manner or to an incomparable degree
- incompatibly
- without compatibility
- incompletely
- not to a full degree or extent
- inconceivably
- to an inconceivable degree
- inconclusively
- not conclusively
- incongruously
- in an incongruous manner
- inconsequentially
- lacking consequence
- inconsiderately
- without consideration; in an inconsiderate manner
- inconsistently
- without showing consistency
- inconspicuously
- in a manner intended to avoid attracting attention
- inconveniently
- in an inconvenient manner
- incorrectly
- in an inaccurate manner
- incorrigibly
- in an incorrigible manner
- increasingly
- advancing in amount or intensity
- incriminatingly
- in an incriminating manner
- incurably
- in a manner impossible to cure
- incurably
- to an incurable degree
- indecently
- in an indecent manner
- indecisively
- without finality; inconclusively
- indecisively
- lacking firmness or resoluteness
- indecorously
- without decorousness
- indeed
- (used as an interjection) an expression of surprise or skepticism or irony etc.
- indeed
- in truth (often tends to intensify)
- indefatigably
- with indefatigable energy
- indefinitely
- to an indefinite extent; for an indefinite time
- indelibly
- in an indelible manner
- independently
- on your own; without outside help
- independently
- apart from others
- indescribably
- to an inexpressible degree
- indeterminably
- in an indeterminable manner
- indifferently
- with indifference; in an indifferent manner
- indigenously
- in an indigenous manner
- indignantly
- in an indignant manner
- indirectly
- not in a forthright manner
- indiscreetly
- without discretion or wisdom or self-restraint
- indiscriminately
- in an indiscriminate manner
- individualistically
- in an individualistic manner
- individually
- apart from others
- indolently
- in an indolent manner
- indoors
- within a building
- indulgently
- in an indulgent manner
- industrially
- by industrial means
- industriously
- in an industrious manner
- ineffectively
- in an ineffective manner
- ineffectually
- in an ineffectual manner
- inefficiently
- in an inefficient manner
- inelegantly
- without elegance
- ineluctably
- by necessity
- ineptly
- in an infelicitous manner
- inequitably
- in an inequitable manner
- inevitably
- in such a manner as could not be otherwise
- inexcusably
- in an unpardonable manner or to an unpardonable degree
- inexcusably
- without any excuse
- inexorably
- in an inexorable manner
- inexpediently
- in an inexpedient manner
- inexpressively
- without expression; in an inexpressive manner
- inextricably
- in an inextricable manner
- infelicitously
- in an infelicitous manner
- inflexibly
- in an inflexible manner
- influentially
- exerting influence
- informally
- without formality
- informatively
- in an informative manner
- infrequently
- not many times
- ingeniously
- in an ingenious manner
- ingratiatingly
- in a flattering and ingratiating manner
- inherently
- in an inherent manner
- inhospitably
- in an inhospitable manner
- inhumanely
- in an inhumane manner
- inimitably
- in an unreproducible manner
- iniquitously
- in an iniquitous manner
- injudiciously
- in an injudicious manner
- injuriously
- in an injurious manner
- inland
- towards or into the interior of a region
- innately
- in an innate manner
- innocently
- in a naively innocent manner
- innocently
- in a not unlawful manner
- inoffensively
- in a not unpleasantly offensive manner
- inopportunely
- at an inconvenient time
- inorganically
- not involving carbon compounds
- insatiably
- in an insatiable manner; with persistence but without satisfaction
- insatiably
- to an insatiable degree
- inscriptively
- by means of an inscription
- inscrutably
- in an inscrutable manner
- insecticidally
- by means of an insecticide
- insecurely
- in a manner involving risk
- insecurely
- in a tentative and self-conscious manner
- insensately
- in an insensate manner
- insensibly
- in a numb manner; without feeling
- insensitively
- in an insensitive manner
- inseparably
- without possibility of separation
- inshore
- toward the shore
- inside out
- with the inside facing outward
- inside out
- thoroughly; from every perspective
- inside
- with respect to private feelings
- inside
- on the inside
- insidiously
- in a harmfully insidious manner
- insignificantly
- in an insignificant manner
- insignificantly
- not to a significant degree or amount
- insincerely
- without sincerity
- insinuatingly
- in an insinuating manner
- insipidly
- in an insipid manner
- insistently
- in an insistent manner
- insolently
- in an insolent manner
- insomuch
- to such an extent or degree; so
- inspirationally
- with inspiration; in an inspiring manner
- instead
- on the contrary
- instinctively
- as a matter of instinct
- institutionally
- by an institution
- insufferably
- in an extremely arrogant or conceited manner
- insufferably
- to an insufferable degree
- insufficiently
- to an insufficient degree
- insultingly
- in a disrespectful and insulting manner
- insuperably
- to an insuperable degree
- integrally
- in an integral manner
- intellectually
- in an intellectual manner
- intelligently
- in an intelligent manner
- intensely
- to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
- intensively
- in an intensive manner
- intently
- with strained or eager attention
- inter alia
- among other things
- interchangeably
- in an interchangeable manner
- interdepartmental
- between departments
- interestingly
- in an interesting manner
- intermediately
- to an intermediate degree
- intermittently
- in an intermittent manner
- internally
- on or from the inside
- interracially
- by race
- interrogatively
- in a questioning format
- intimately
- with great or especially intimate knowledge
- intolerably
- to an unacceptable degree
- intolerantly
- in an intolerant manner
- intractably
- in an intractable manner
- intradermally
- into the skin
- intramuscularly
- in an intramuscular way
- intransitively
- in an intransitive manner
- intravenously
- in an intravenous manner
- intuitively
- in an intuitive manner
- inventively
- in an inventive manner
- inversely
- in an inverse or contrary manner
- invidiously
- in a manner arousing resentment
- invincibly
- in an invincible manner
- invisibly
- without being seen
- invitingly
- in a tantalizing manner
- involuntarily
- against your will
- inward
- toward the center or interior
- ipso facto
- by the fact itself
- irately
- in an irate manner
- ironically
- in an ironic manner
- ironically
- contrary to plan or expectation
- irrationally
- in an irrational manner
- irregardless
- regardless; a combination of irrespective and regardless sometimes used humorously
- irregularly
- in an irregular manner
- irregularly
- at an uneven rate
- irregularly
- having an irregular form
- irregularly
- in an irregular manner
- irrelevantly
- in an irrelevant manner
- irreparably
- in an irreparable manner or to an irreparable degree
- irresistibly
- incapable of being resisted
- irresolutely
- lacking determination or decisiveness
- irresponsibly
- in an irresponsible manner
- irretrievably
- in an irretrievable manner
- irreverently
- in an irreverent manner
- irreverently
- without respect
- irreversibly
- in an irreversible manner
- irrevocably
- in an irrevocable manner
- irritably
- in an irritable manner
- irritably
- in a petulant manner
- irritatingly
- in an irritating manner
- isotropically
- in an isotropic manner
- item
- (used when listing or enumerating items) also
- jaggedly
- with a ragged and uneven appearance
- jarringly
- in a manner that jars and irritates
- jauntily
- in a jaunty fashionable manner
- jealously
- with jealousy
- jerkily
- with jerking motions
- jerkily
- with spasms
- jestingly
- in jest
- jocosely
- with humor
- jointly
- in collaboration or cooperation
- journalistically
- by journalists
- jovially
- in a jovial manner
- joylessly
- in a joyless manner; without joy
- judicially
- as ordered by a court
- judicially
- in a judicial manner
- judiciously
- in a judicious manner
- jurisprudentially
- in respect to jurisprudence or the science or philosophy of law
- just
- possibly (indicating a slight chance of something being true)
- just
- exactly at this moment or the moment described
- just so
- in a careful manner
- just then
- at a particular time in the past
- just
- only a moment ago
- just
- (used for emphasis) absolutely
- justifiably
- with good reason
- justifiedly
- with honesty
- justly
- in accordance with moral or social standards
- killingly
- in a very humorous manner
- kinaesthetically
- in a kinesthetic manner; by means of kinesthesia
- kind of
- to some (great or small) extent
- kindly
- in a kind manner or out of kindness
- knee-deep
- up to the knees
- knowingly
- with full knowledge and deliberation
- laboriously
- in a laborious manner
- lackadaisically
- in an idle and lackadaisical manner
- lamely
- in a weak and unconvincing manner
- landward
- toward land
- lang syne
- of the distant or comparatively distant past
- langsyne
- at a distant time in the past (chiefly Scottish)
- languidly
- in a languid and lethargic manner
- languorously
- in a languorous manner
- large
- with the wind abaft the beam
- large
- at a distance, wide of something (as of a mark)
- largely
- on a large scale
- largo
- slowly and broadly
- lasciviously
- in a lascivious manner
- last
- most recently
- last but not least
- in addition to all the foregoing
- lastingly
- in an enduring or permanent manner
- late
- at an advanced age or stage
- late
- in the recent past
- later
- comparative of the adverb `late'
- laterally
- in a lateral direction or location
- laterally
- to or by or from the side
- laughably
- so as to arouse or deserve laughter
- laughingly
- with laughter; while laughing
- lawfully
- in a manner acceptable to common custom
- laxly
- in a permissively lenient manner
- lazily
- in a slow and lazy manner
- least of all
- especially not
- least
- used to form the superlative
- leeward
- away from the wind
- left
- toward or on the left; also used figuratively
- legally
- in a legal manner
- legato
- connecting the notes; in music
- legislatively
- by legislation
- legitimately
- in a lawfully recognized manner
- lengthways
- in the direction of the length
- lento
- in music
- less
- comparative of little
- less
- used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
- let alone
- much less
- lethargically
- without energy; in a lethargic manner
- lewdly
- in a lewd and obscene manner
- lexically
- by means of words
- liberally
- freely in a nonliteral manner
- licentiously
- in a licentious and promiscuous manner
- lickety cut
- without delay
- lifelessly
- in a lifeless manner
- lifelessly
- without animation or vitality
- light
- with few burdens
- light-handedly
- in a light-handed manner
- light-heartedly
- in a light-hearted manner
- lightly
- without good reason
- lightly
- indulging with temperance
- lightly
- with indifference or without dejection
- lightly
- to a slight degree
- lightly
- in a small quantity or extent
- lightsomely
- moving with quick light steps
- like clockwork
- with regularity and precision
- like crazy
- (informal) with great speed or effort or intensity; used for emphasis
- like fun
- used ironically to indicate the opposite of what is stated
- like kings
- in a royal manner
- likewise
- in like or similar manner
- limitedly
- in a limited manner
- limnologically
- with regard to or concerning limnology
- limpidly
- in a clear and lucid manner
- limply
- without rigidity
- lineally
- by an unbroken line of descent
- linearly
- in a linear manner
- lingeringly
- in a slow, leisurely or prolonged way
- lingually
- with respect to language
- linguistically
- with respect to the science of linguistics
- lispingly
- with a lisp
- listlessly
- in a listless manner
- literally
- (intensifier before a figurative expression) without exaggeration
- literally
- in a literal sense
- literatim
- letter for letter
- little
- not much
- live
- not recorded
- lividly
- in a livid manner
- locally
- by a particular locality
- locally
- to a restricted area of the body
- loftily
- in a lofty manner
- logarithmically
- in a logarithmic manner
- logically
- in a logical manner
- logically
- according to logical reasoning
- logogrammatically
- by means of logograms
- long
- for an extended time or at a distant time
- long
- for an extended distance
- long-windedly
- in a verbose manner
- longer
- for more time
- longest
- for the most time
- longingly
- in a yearning manner
- longitudinally
- across time
- longitudinally
- with respect to longitude
- loosely
- structurally open and not compact or close
- loosely
- in a loose manner
- loosely
- in a relaxed manner; not rigid
- low
- in a low position; near the ground
- loweringly
- in a menacing or scowling way
- lowest
- in the lowest position; nearest the ground
- loyally
- with loyalty; in a loyal manner
- lugubriously
- in a sorrowful lugubrious manner
- lukewarmly
- in an unenthusiastically lukewarm manner
- luridly
- in a lurid manner
- lustfully
- in a lustful manner
- lustily
- in a healthy manner
- luxuriantly
- in an elegantly luxuriant way
- luxuriantly
- in an abundant and luxuriant manner
- luxuriously
- in an indulgently luxurious manner
- lyrically
- in a lyrical manner
- macroscopically
- without using a microscope
- magna cum laude
- with high honor
- magnanimously
- in a magnanimous manner
- magnetically
- by the use of magnetism
- magnetically
- as if by magnetism
- majestically
- in a majestic manner
- maladroitly
- in a maladroit manner
- malevolently
- in a malevolent manner
- maliciously
- with malice; in a malicious manner
- malignantly
- in a malignant manner, as of a tumor that spreads
- malignly
- in a malign and evil manner
- man-to-man
- directly
- manageably
- so as to be manageable
- managerially
- in a managerial manner
- manfully
- in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man
- mangily
- in a mangy manner
- maniacally
- in a maniacal manner or to a maniacal degree
- manipulatively
- in an artfully manipulative manner
- manually
- by hand
- marginally
- in a marginal manner
- markedly
- in a clearly noticeable manner
- martially
- in a martial manner
- marvellously
- (used as an intensifier) extremely well
- masochistically
- in a masochistic manner
- massively
- to a massive degree or in a massive manner
- masterfully
- in a skillfully masterful manner; with the skill of a master
- materialistically
- in a materialistic manner
- materially
- with respect to material aspects
- materially
- to a significant degree
- maternally
- in a maternal manner; as a mother
- mathematically
- with respect to mathematics
- matrilineally
- by descent through the female line
- maturely
- in a mature manner
- maximally
- to a maximal degree
- maybe
- by chance
- meagerly
- to a meager degree or in a meager manner
- meanderingly
- in a meandering manner
- meaningfully
- in a meaningful manner; so as to be meaningful
- meanly
- poorly or in an inferior manner
- meanly
- in a nasty ill-tempered manner
- meanspiritedly
- in a meanspirited manner
- meanwhile
- at the same time but in another place
- measurably
- to a measurable degree
- mechanically
- in a machinelike manner; without feeling
- mechanistically
- in a mechanistic manner
- medially
- in a medial position
- medically
- involving medical practice
- medicinally
- in a medicinal manner
- meditatively
- in a meditative manner
- meekly
- in a submissive or spiritless manner
- mellow
- in a mellow manner
- mellowingly
- so as to mellow
- melodically
- with respect to melody
- melodiously
- in a melodious manner
- melodramatically
- in an overly emotional manner
- melodramatically
- as in a melodrama
- memorably
- in a memorable manner
- menacingly
- in a menacing manner
- mendaciously
- in a mendacious and untruthful manner
- menially
- in a menial manner
- mentally
- in your mind
- mercifully
- in a compassionate manner
- mercilessly
- without pity; in a merciless manner
- meritoriously
- in a meritorious manner
- messily
- in a messy, untidy manner
- metabolically
- involving metabolism
- metaphorically
- in a metaphorical manner
- metaphysically
- in a metaphysical manner
- meteorologically
- with respect to the weather
- methodically
- in a methodical manner
- methodologically
- in a methodical manner
- meticulously
- in a meticulous manner
- metonymically
- in a metonymic manner
- metrically
- with regard to meter
- microscopically
- by using a microscope; so as to be visible only with a microscope; as seen with a microscope
- microscopically
- as if by using a microscope; with extreme precision and attention to detail; in minute detail
- midweek
- in the middle of the week
- mightily
- powerfully or vigorously
- mightily
- (Southern regional intensive) very; to a great degree
- mildly
- to a moderate degree
- militarily
- with respect to the military
- mincingly
- in a mincing manner
- mindlessly
- without intellectual involvement
- mindlessly
- in an unreasonably senseless manner
- minimally
- to a minimal degree
- ministerially
- in the manner of a minister or clergyman
- miraculously
- in a miraculous manner
- miserably
- in a miserable manner
- mistily
- in a misty manner
- mistily
- in a vague way
- moderately
- with moderation; in a moderate manner
- modestly
- with modesty; in a modest manner
- modishly
- in a stylish manner
- molto
- much
- momentarily
- at any moment
- momentarily
- for an instant or moment
- momentously
- in a momentous way
- monolingually
- in a monolingual manner
- monosyllabically
- in a monosyllabic manner
- monotonously
- in a monotonous manner
- month by month
- for an indefinite number of months
- monthly
- occurring once a month
- moodily
- in a moody manner
- morally
- with respect to moral principles
- morally
- in a moral manner
- morbidly
- in a morbid manner or to a morbid degree
- mordaciously
- in a mordacious manner
- more
- comparative of much; to a greater degree or extent
- more or less
- to a small degree or extent
- more
- used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
- morosely
- in a morose manner
- morphologically
- in a morphological manner; with regard to morphology
- mortally
- in such a manner that death ensues (also in reference to hatred, jealousy, fear, etc.)
- most
- very
- most
- used to form the superlative
- motionlessly
- without moving; in a motionless manner
- mournfully
- in a mournful manner
- movingly
- in a moving manner
- much
- very
- much
- to a great degree or extent
- much as
- in a similar way
- much
- (degree adverb used before a noun phrase) for all practical purposes but not completely
- multilaterally
- in a multilateral manner;so as to affect many parties or governments
- multiplicatively
- in a multiplicative manner
- multiply
- in several ways; in a multiple manner
- mundanely
- in a mundane manner
- mundanely
- in a worldly manner
- municipally
- by municipality
- murderously
- as if bent on murder
- murkily
- unclearly; opaquely
- musically
- in a musical manner
- musicologically
- with respect to musicology
- musingly
- in a reflective manner
- mutatis mutandis
- with the necessary changes having been carried out
- mutely
- without speaking
- mutually
- in a mutual or shared manner
- mystically
- in a mystical manner
- naively
- in a naive manner
- nakedly
- without clothing
- nakedly
- in an exposed manner; without protection or defense
- namely
- as follows
- narrow-mindedly
- in a narrow-minded manner
- narrowly
- in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions
- nasally
- in a nasal manner
- nationally
- with regard to a nation taken as a whole
- nattily
- in a natty manner; with smartness
- naturally
- in a natural or normal manner
- naturally
- according to nature; by natural means; without artificial help
- nay
- not this merely but also; not only so but
- ne'er
- not ever; at no time in the past or future
- nearby
- not far away in relative terms
- neatly
- with neatness
- nebulously
- in a nebulous and indefinite manner
- necessarily
- as a highly likely consequence
- necessarily
- in an essential manner
- needlessly
- without need
- nefariously
- in a nefarious manner or to a nefarious degree
- negatively
- in a negative way
- negatively
- in a harmful manner
- neglectfully
- in a neglectful manner
- negligently
- in a negligent manner
- nem con
- of one mind; without dissent
- nervously
- in an anxiously nervous manner
- nervously
- with nervous excitement
- neurobiological
- with respect to neurobiology
- neurotically
- in a neurotic manner
- never
- not at all; certainly not; not in any circumstances
- never again
- at no time hereafter
- next
- at the time or occasion immediately following
- nicely
- in a nice way
- nine times
- by a factor of nine
- no
- not in any degree or manner; not at all
- no
- used to express refusal or denial or disagreement etc or especially to emphasize a negative statement
- no doubt
- admittedly
- no end
- on and on for a long time
- no longer
- not now
- no
- referring to the degree to which a certain quality is present
- nobly
- in a noble manner
- nocturnally
- at night
- nohow
- in no manner; in no way
- noiselessly
- without a sound
- noisily
- with much noise or loud and unpleasant sound
- nominally
- in name only
- non
- negation of a word or group of words
- noncompetitively
- in a noncompetitive manner
- noncomprehensively
- in a limited way
- none
- not at all or in no way
- nonlexically
- without the use of words
- nonspecifically
- without specificity
- nonstop
- without stopping
- nonverbally
- without words
- nonviolently
- without violence
- nor'-east
- to, toward, or in the northeast
- nor'-nor'-east
- to, toward, or in the north-northeast
- nor'-nor'-west
- to, toward, or in the north-northwest
- north
- in a northern direction
- northeastward
- in a northeastward direction
- northwest
- to, toward, or in the northwest
- northwestward
- in a northwestward direction
- nostalgically
- in a nostalgic manner
- notably
- especially; in particular
- notably
- to a remarkable degree or extent
- nothing
- in no respect; to no degree
- noticeably
- in a noticeable manner
- notoriously
- to a notorious degree
- now
- in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
- now
- in the immediate past
- now
- (prefatory or transitional) indicates a change of subject or activity
- now
- used to preface a command or reproof or request
- now now
- interjection of rebuke
- now
- in these times
- nowhere
- not anywhere; in or at or to no place
- nowise
- in no manner
- numerically
- in number; with regard to numbers
- nutritionally
- with regard to nutrition
- o'clock
- according to the clock
- o'er
- throughout a period of time
- O.K.
- in a satisfactory or adequate manner
- obediently
- in an obedient manner
- objectionably
- in an obnoxious manner
- objectively
- with objectivity
- obligatorily
- in an obligatory manner
- obliquely
- to, toward or at one side
- obscenely
- to an obscene degree
- obscurely
- in an obscure manner
- obsequiously
- in an obsequious manner
- observantly
- in an observant manner
- obtrusively
- in an obtrusive manner
- off
- no longer on or in contact or attached
- off and on
- not regularly
- off the beaten path
- not along the usual route
- off the cuff
- without preparation
- off the record
- not for quotation
- off-the-clock
- overtime without extra compensation
- offensively
- in an unpleasantly offensive manner
- offensively
- in an aggressive manner
- offhand
- in a casually inconsiderate manner
- offhand
- without previous thought or preparation
- officially
- in an official role
- officiously
- in an officious manner
- offshore
- away from shore; away from land
- offside
- illegally in advance of the ball or puck
- offstage
- not in public
- offstage
- behind the scenes; not on stage
- often
- in many cases or instances
- oftener
- more often or more frequently
- OK
- an expression of agreement normally occurring at the beginning of a sentence
- ominously
- in an ominous manner
- on
- indicates continuity or persistence or concentration
- on
- in a state required for something to function or be effective
- on a higher floor
- on a floor above
- on a regular basis
- in a regular manner
- on air
- very happily
- on all fours
- on hands and knees
- on approval
- for examination (with an option to buy)
- on average
- typically
- on camera
- within range of a movie or television camera
- on earth
- used with question words to convey surprise
- on faith
- with trust and confidence
- on it
- on that
- on one hand
- from one point of view
- on the coattails
- immediately following or undeservedly benefiting from
- on the fly
- while in motion
- on the other hand
- (contrastive) from another point of view
- on the Q.T.
- in secrecy; not openly
- on the side
- without official authorization
- on the spot
- without delay or immediately
- on the spot
- at the place in question; there
- on the spot
- in a difficult situation
- on the spur of the moment
- on impulse; without premeditation
- on time
- at the expected or proper time
- once
- as soon as
- one after another
- following one another in quick succession
- one at a time
- in succession
- one-on-one
- (of two persons) in direct encounter
- one-sidedly
- in a unilateral manner; by means of one part or party
- onerously
- in an onerous manner
- only
- except that
- only
- with nevertheless the final result
- only
- in the final outcome
- only
- as recently as
- only
- never except when
- onshore
- on or toward the land
- onstage
- on the stage
- opaquely
- in an opaque manner
- openly
- in an open way
- operationally
- in respect to operation
- operatively
- in a manner to produce an effect
- opportunely
- at an opportune time
- oppositely
- in an opposite position
- oppressively
- in a heavy and oppressive way
- optically
- in an optical manner
- optimally
- in an optimal and most desirable way
- optimistically
- with optimism; in an optimistic manner
- optionally
- in an optional manner
- opulently
- in a sumptuous and opulent manner
- orad
- toward the mouth or oral region
- orally
- (of drugs) through the mouth rather than through injection; by mouth
- organically
- as an important constituent
- organically
- in an organic manner
- organically
- involving carbon compounds
- organizationally
- with regard to organization
- originally
- in an original manner
- ornamentally
- in an ornamental, nonfunctional manner
- ornately
- in an ornate manner
- osmotically
- by means of osmosis
- ostentatiously
- with ostentation; in an ostentatious manner
- otherwise
- in other respects or ways
- out
- away from home
- out
- moving or appearing to move away from a place, especially one that is enclosed or hidden
- out of
- motivated by
- out of place
- in a setting where one is or feels inappropriate or incongruous
- out of sight
- no longer visible
- out of the blue
- in a way that was not expected
- out of the way
- so as not to obstruct or hinder
- out of the way
- murdered
- out of the way
- in a remote location or at a distance from the usual route
- out of the way
- improper; amiss
- out of the way
- extraordinary; unusual
- out of wedlock
- of unwed parents
- outlandishly
- in an outlandish manner
- outrageously
- in a very offensive manner
- outright
- without reservation or concealment
- outright
- without restrictions or stipulations or further payments
- outside
- on the outside
- outspokenly
- in an outspoken manner
- outstandingly
- in an outstanding manner or to an outstanding degree
- outward
- toward the outside
- outwardly
- in outward appearance
- over
- at or to a point across intervening space etc.
- over
- throughout an area
- over
- beyond the top or upper surface or edge; forward from an upright position
- over here
- in a specified area or place
- overbearingly
- in an overbearing manner
- overboard
- to extremes
- overboard
- from on board a vessel into the water
- overhead
- above the head; over the head
- overhead
- above your head; in the sky
- overleaf
- on or to the other side of a page
- overmuch
- more than necessary
- overnight
- during or for the length of one night
- overnight
- happening in a short time or with great speed
- oversea
- beyond or across the sea
- overside
- over the side of a boat
- overtime
- beyond the regular time
- overtly
- in an overt manner
- owlishly
- in an owlish manner
- P.M.
- between noon and midnight
- pacifically
- in a peaceable manner
- pacifistically
- in a pacifistic manner
- painfully
- in or as if in pain
- painlessly
- without pain
- palatably
- in a palatable way
- palely
- in a pale manner; without physical or emotional color
- palmately
- in a palmate manner
- palpably
- so as to be palpable
- par excellence
- to a degree of excellence
- paradoxically
- in a paradoxical manner
- parasitically
- in a parasitic manner
- parentally
- in a parental manner
- parenterally
- by parenteral means
- parenthetically
- in a parenthetical manner
- parochially
- in a parochial manner
- particularly
- uniquely or characteristically
- passim
- used to refer to cited works
- passing
- to an extraordinary degree
- passionately
- with passion
- passionately
- in a stormy or violent manner
- passively
- in a passive manner
- pat
- completely or perfectly
- patchily
- in spots
- paternally
- in a paternal manner
- pathetically
- arousing scornful pity
- pathetically
- in a manner arousing sympathy and compassion
- pathogenically
- in a pathogenic manner
- pathologically
- with respect to pathology
- patiently
- with patience; in a patient manner
- patrilineally
- by descent through the male line
- patriotically
- in a patriotic manner
- peacefully
- in a peaceful manner
- pedantically
- in a pedantic manner
- pejoratively
- in a pejorative manner
- penally
- in a punishing manner
- penetratingly
- with ability to see into deeply
- penitentially
- showing remorse
- pensively
- in a pensive manner
- penuriously
- in a penurious manner
- per capita
- per person; for each person; of each person
- perceptively
- in a perceptive manner
- perceptually
- with regard to perception
- perennially
- in a perennial manner; repeatedly
- perfectly
- in a perfect or faultless way
- perfidiously
- in a perfidious manner
- perforce
- by necessity; by force of circumstance
- perfunctorily
- in a set manner without serious attention; as a formality
- periodically
- in a sporadic manner
- peripherally
- in or at or near a periphery or according to a peripheral role or function or relationship
- perkily
- in a perky manner
- permissively
- in a permissive manner
- perpendicularly
- in a perpendicular manner
- perpendicularly
- straight up or down without a break
- perpetually
- everlastingly; for all time
- perseveringly
- with perseverance
- persistently
- with persistence
- persistently
- in a persistent manner
- personally
- in a personal way
- personally
- as yourself
- personally
- concerning the speaker
- personally
- as a person
- persuasively
- in a persuasive manner
- pertinaciously
- in a dogged and pertinacious manner
- pertinently
- in a pertinent way
- pervasively
- in a pervasive manner
- perversely
- deliberately deviant
- pessimistically
- with pessimism; in a pessimistic manner
- pettily
- in a petty way
- pharmacologically
- with regard to pharmacology
- phenomenally
- to a phenomenal degree
- philanthropically
- in a philanthropic manner
- philatelically
- in a philatelic manner
- philosophically
- with respect to philosophy
- philosophically
- in a philosophic manner
- phlegmatically
- in a phlegmatic manner
- phonemic
- by phonemics
- phonetically
- by phonetics
- photoelectrically
- by photoelectric means
- photographically
- by photographic means
- photometrically
- by photometric means
- phylogenetically
- with regard to phylogeny
- physically
- in accord with physical laws
- physiologically
- of or relating to physiological processes; with respect to physiology
- pianissimo
- a direction in music; to be played very softly
- piano
- used as a direction in music; to be played relatively softly
- pickaback
- on the back or shoulder or astraddle on the hip
- pickaback
- on a railroad flatcar
- pictorially
- in a pictorial manner
- picturesquely
- in a picturesque manner
- piercingly
- in a shrill voice
- piggishly
- in a piggish manner
- pinnately
- having a pinnate shape
- piping
- (used of heat) extremely
- piquantly
- with strong spices; in a spicy manner
- piratically
- in a piratical manner
- pit-a-pat
- describing a rhythmic beating
- pit-a-pat
- as of footsteps
- piteously
- in a piteous manner
- pithily
- in a pithy sententious manner
- pitifully
- to a pitiful degree
- pizzicato
- with a light plucking staccato sound
- placatingly
- in a placating manner
- placidly
- in a placid and good-natured manner
- placidly
- in a quiet and tranquil manner
- plaguey
- in a disagreeable manner
- plainly
- in a simple manner; without extravagance or embellishment
- plaintively
- in a plaintive manner
- plastically
- in a plastic manner
- playfully
- in a playful manner
- please
- used in polite request
- pleasingly
- in a pleasing manner
- plenarily
- in a plenary manner
- ploddingly
- in a plodding manner
- plop
- with a short hollow thud
- pluckily
- in a plucky manner
- plum
- exactly
- plumb
- conforming to the direction of a plumb line
- plump
- straight down especially heavily or abruptly
- pneumatically
- in a pneumatic manner
- poetically
- in a poetic manner
- point-blank
- in a direct and unequivocal manner
- pointedly
- in such a manner as to make something clearly evident
- pointlessly
- in a pointless manner
- poisonously
- in a very malevolent manner
- politically
- with regard to government
- politically
- with regard to social relationships involving authority
- polygonally
- in a polygonal manner
- polyphonically
- in a polyphonic manner
- polysyllabically
- in a polysyllabic manner
- pompously
- in a pompous manner
- ponderously
- in a heavy ponderous manner
- ponderously
- in an uninterestingly ponderous manner
- pop
- like a pop or with a pop
- popishly
- like the Pope; in a popish manner
- popularly
- among the people
- pornographically
- in a pornographic manner
- portentously
- in a portentous manner
- positively
- so as to be positive; in a positive manner
- positively
- extremely
- possessively
- in a possessive manner
- possibly
- to a degree possible of achievement or by possible means
- post-free
- having the postage paid by the sender
- post-haste
- as fast as possible; with all possible haste
- posthumously
- after death
- postoperatively
- after the operation
- potentially
- with a possibility of becoming actual
- potently
- in a manner having a powerful influence
- poutingly
- with a pout or in a pouting manner
- powerfully
- in a powerful manner
- powerlessly
- in a powerless manner
- practically
- in a practical manner
- practically
- almost; nearly
- pragmatically
- in a realistic manner
- precariously
- in a precarious manner
- precedentedly
- with precedent
- precious
- extremely
- precipitously
- abruptly; in a precipitous manner
- precipitously
- very suddenly and to a great degree
- precociously
- in a precocious manner
- predicatively
- occurring within the predicate phrase
- predictably
- in a predictable manner or to a predictable degree
- predominantly
- much greater in number or influence
- preeminently
- to a preeminent degree; with superiority or distinction above others; in a preeminent manner
- preferably
- more readily or willingly
- preferentially
- in a preferential manner
- prematurely
- (of childbirth) before the end of the normal period of gestation
- prematurely
- too soon; in a premature manner
- prepositionally
- as a preposition
- presentably
- in a presentable manner
- presidentially
- in a presidential manner
- pressingly
- in a pressing manner
- prestissimo
- extremely fast; as fast as possible
- presto
- suddenly
- presto
- at a very fast tempo (faster than allegro)
- presumably
- by reasonable assumption
- presumptuously
- in a presumptuous manner
- pretentiously
- in a pretentious manner
- preternaturally
- in a supernatural manner
- prettily
- in a pretty manner
- pretty much
- to some degree
- priggishly
- in a priggish manner
- prima facie
- at first sight
- primitively
- in a primitive style or manner
- primly
- in a prissy manner
- privately
- by a private person or interest
- privily
- confidentially or in secret
- PRN
- according to need (physicians use PRN in writing prescriptions)
- pro
- in favor of a proposition, opinion, etc.
- pro rata
- in proportion
- pro tem
- for the time being; temporarily
- probabilistically
- by the use of probability theory
- problematically
- in such a way as to pose a problem
- prodigally
- to a wasteful manner or to a wasteful degree
- prodigiously
- to a prodigious degree
- profanely
- in an irreverent or profane manner
- profanely
- with curses
- professedly
- with pretense or intention to deceive
- professionally
- in a professional manner
- professorially
- in a professorial manner
- proficiently
- in a proficient manner
- prohibitively
- to a prohibitive degree
- promisingly
- in an auspicious manner
- promptly
- in a punctual manner
- promptly
- with little or no delay
- promptly
- at once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence)
- properly speaking
- in actual fact
- prophetically
- in a prophetic manner
- proportionally
- to a proportionate degree
- proportionately
- in proportion
- prosaically
- in a matter-of-fact manner
- prosily
- in a prosy manner
- prosperously
- in the manner of prosperous people
- protectively
- in a protective manner
- proudly
- with pride; in a proud manner
- proverbially
- in the manner of something that has become a byword
- providentially
- in a providential manner; as determined by providence
- providentially
- in a fortunately providential manner
- providentially
- in a prudent manner
- providently
- in a provident manner
- provincially
- by the province; through the province
- provisionally
- temporarily and conditionally
- provocatively
- in a provocative manner
- prudishly
- in a prudish manner
- pruriently
- in a prurient manner
- pryingly
- in a curious and prying manner
- psychically
- from a psychic point of view
- psychologically
- with regard to psychology
- psychologically
- in terms of psychology
- publicly
- by the public or the people generally
- pugnaciously
- in a pugnacious manner
- punctiliously
- in a punctilious manner
- pungently
- with a pungent taste or smell
- pungently
- with pungency; in a pungent manner
- punily
- in a puny manner
- punishingly
- in a punishing manner
- purely
- restricted to something
- purportedly
- believed or reputed to be the case
- purposefully
- in a purposeful manner
- purposelessly
- without a clear purpose
- pusillanimously
- with a lack of courage and determination
- pyramidically
- in a pyramidal manner or shape
- quaintly
- in a quaint old-fashioned manner
- quaintly
- in a strange but not unpleasant manner
- qualitatively
- in a qualitative manner
- quantitatively
- in a quantitative manner
- quarterly
- in diagonally opposed quarters of an escutcheon
- quaveringly
- in an unsteady quavering manner
- queasily
- in a queasy manner
- questioningly
- in a quizzical and questioning manner
- questioningly
- in a curious and questioning manner
- quiet
- with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')
- quietly
- with little or no sound
- quietly
- in a restful manner
- quietly
- with low volume
- quite
- to the greatest extent; completely
- quite
- actually or truly or to an extreme
- quite
- of an unusually noticeable or exceptional or remarkable kind (not used with a negative)
- quite
- to a degree (not used with a negative)
- quixotically
- in a quixotic manner
- rabidly
- in the manner of an animal with rabies
- rabidly
- in an extreme or fanatical manner
- racially
- with respect to race
- racily
- in a racy manner
- radially
- in a radial manner
- radiantly
- in a radiant manner
- radically
- in a radical manner
- radioactively
- in a radioactive manner
- raggedly
- in a ragged irregular manner
- raggedly
- in a ragged uneven manner
- rallentando
- slowing down
- rampantly
- in an uncontrolled and rampant manner
- rapaciously
- in a rapacious manner
- rarely
- not often
- rationally
- in a rational manner
- rattling
- used as intensifiers; `real' is sometimes used informally for `really'; `rattling' is informal
- raucously
- with a raucous sound
- raucously
- in a rowdy manner
- raving
- in a raving manner
- ravishingly
- in a ravishing manner or to a ravishing degree
- readily
- without much difficulty
- realistically
- in a realistic manner
- realistically
- in a realistic manner
- reasonably
- with good sense or in a reasonable or intelligent manner
- reassuringly
- in a reassuring manner
- rebukingly
- in the manner of someone delivering a rebuke
- receptively
- in a receptive manner
- recklessly
- in a reckless manner
- recognizably
- to a recognizable degree
- recurrently
- in a recurrent manner
- red-handed
- doing something reprehensible or showing clear evidence of having done something reprehensible
- redly
- displaying a red color
- reflectively
- in a reflective manner
- reflexively
- in a reflexive manner; by means of reflexes
- refreshfully
- in a manner that relieves fatigue and restores vitality
- refreshingly
- in a pleasantly novel manner
- regally
- in a regal manner
- regimentally
- in a regimental manner or by regiments
- regionally
- in a regional manner
- regretfully
- with regret (used in polite formulas)
- regularly
- having a regular form
- regularly
- in a regular way without variation
- relativistically
- by the theory of relativity
- relentlessly
- in a relentless manner
- relevantly
- with relevance
- religiously
- by religion
- reluctantly
- with reluctance
- remarkably
- in a signal manner
- reminiscently
- in a reminiscent manner
- remotely
- to a remote degree
- remotely
- in a remote manner
- rent-free
- without paying rent
- repeatedly
- several time
- repellently
- in a repellent manner
- repetitively
- in a repetitive manner
- reportedly
- according to reports or other information
- reproachfully
- in a reproving or reproachful manner
- reproducibly
- in a manner that is reproducible
- reputably
- in a reputable manner
- reputedly
- by repute; according to general belief
- resentfully
- with resentment; in a resentful manner
- reservedly
- with reserve; in a reserved manner
- residentially
- used as a residence
- resignedly
- with resignation and acceptance; in a resigned manner
- resolutely
- showing firm determination or purpose
- resoundingly
- in a resounding manner
- resourcefully
- in a resourceful manner
- respectably
- in a decent and morally reputable manner
- respectfully
- in a respectful manner
- respectively
- in the order given
- responsibly
- in a responsible manner
- restively
- in a restive manner
- restlessly
- in a restless manner
- restrictively
- in a restrictive manner
- retail
- at a retail price
- retentively
- in a retentive manner
- reticently
- with reticence; in a reticent manner
- retroactively
- after the fact
- retrospectively
- in a manner contemplative of past events
- revengefully
- in a vindictive, revengeful manner
- reverentially
- with reverence; in a reverent manner
- reversely
- in an opposite way; so as to be reversed
- reversibly
- in a reversible manner
- rewardingly
- in a rewarding manner
- rhetorically
- in a rhetorical manner
- rhythmically
- in a rhythmic manner
- right
- toward or on the right; also used figuratively
- right
- immediately
- right
- precisely, exactly
- right smart
- to a great degree or by a great distance; very much (`right smart' is regional in the United States)
- right
- an interjection expressing agreement
- right-down
- positively
- righteously
- in a righteous manner
- rightfully
- by right
- rigorously
- in a rigorous manner
- riotously
- in a tumultuous and riotous manner
- ripely
- with mature or developed appearance
- riskily
- in a dangerously risky manner
- roaring
- extremely
- robustly
- in a robust manner
- roguishly
- in a playfully roguish manner
- roguishly
- like a dishonest rogue
- romantically
- in a romantic manner
- romantically
- in a romantic manner
- roomily
- with ample room
- rotationally
- in a rotational manner
- rotundly
- in a sonorous manner
- rough
- with rough motion as over a rough surface
- rough
- with roughness or violence (`rough' is an informal variant for `roughly')
- round-arm
- with an outward or horizontal swing of the arm
- roundly
- in a round manner
- routinely
- according to routine or established practice
- ruggedly
- in a rugged manner
- ruinously
- in a ruinous manner or to a ruinous degree
- rurally
- in a rural manner
- ruthlessly
- in a ruthless manner
- sacrilegiously
- in a sacrilegious manner
- sadly
- with sadness; in a sad manner
- sadly
- in an unfortunate way
- safely
- with safety; in a safe manner
- sagely
- in a wise manner
- sanctimoniously
- in a sanctimonious manner
- sanely
- in a sane or lucid manner
- sarcastically
- in a sarcastic manner
- satirically
- in a satirical manner
- satisfactorily
- in a satisfactory manner
- savagely
- wildly; like an animal
- scandalously
- in a scandalous manner
- scantily
- in a skimpy manner
- scathingly
- in a scathing and unsparing manner
- scenically
- with respect to stage scenery
- sceptically
- with scepticism; in a sceptical manner
- schematically
- in a schematic manner
- schismatically
- in a manner that is schismatic
- scholastically
- with respect to scholastic activities
- scienter
- (law) deliberately or knowingly
- scientifically
- with respect to science; in a scientific way
- scorching
- capable of causing burns
- scot free
- free from harm or penalty
- screamingly
- to an extreme degree
- scurrilously
- in a scurrilously manner
- searchingly
- in a searching manner
- seasonably
- in accordance with the season
- seasonally
- depending on the season
- second class
- by second class conveyance
- second hand
- from a source of previously owned goods
- second
- in the second place
- second-best
- in second place
- secondarily
- of secondary import
- secondhand
- by indirect means
- secretively
- in a secretive manner; with a preference for secrecy
- secretly
- not openly; inwardly
- securely
- in an invulnerable manner
- securely
- in a manner free from fear or risk
- securely
- in a confident and unselfconscious manner
- seductively
- in a tempting seductive manner
- sedulously
- in a sedulous manner
- selectively
- by selection; in a selective manner
- self-consciously
- in an uncomfortably self-conscious manner
- self-evidently
- in a self-evident manner
- self-indulgently
- in a self-indulgent manner
- semantically
- with regard to meaning
- sensationally
- in a sensational manner
- senselessly
- in a meaningless and purposeless manner
- sensitively
- in a sensitive manner
- sensually
- in a sultry and sensual manner
- sensuously
- with aesthetic gratification or delight
- sentimentally
- in a sentimental manner
- separably
- with possibility of separation or individuation
- serenely
- in a peacefully serene manner
- serially
- in a serial manner
- seriatim
- in a series; point by point
- sevenfold
- seven times
- seventhly
- in the seventh place
- severely
- with sternness; in a severe manner
- sexually
- by sexual means
- sexually
- with respect to sexuality
- shabbily
- in a mean and ungenerous manner
- shabbily
- so as to appear worn and threadbare or dilapidated
- shaggily
- in a shaggy manner
- shakily
- in a manner characterized by trembling or shaking
- shakily
- in an insecurely shaky manner
- shallowly
- in a shallow manner
- shambolically
- in a shambolic manner
- shamefacedly
- in a shamefaced manner
- shapelessly
- in a shapeless manner
- sheepishly
- in a sheepish manner
- sheer
- directly
- shiftily
- in a shifty manner
- shockingly
- so as to shock the feelings
- shockingly
- extremely
- shockingly
- very badly
- shoddily
- in a shoddy manner
- short
- so as to interrupt
- short
- at some point or distance before a goal is reached
- short
- clean across
- short
- without possessing something at the time it is contractually sold
- short
- at a disadvantage
- shortly
- for a short time
- shortly
- at a short distance
- shoulder-to-shoulder
- side by side and close together
- shrewishly
- in a shrewish manner
- shudderingly
- with a shudder
- sic
- intentionally so written (used after a printed word or phrase)
- sidearm
- in a sidearm manner
- sidelong
- with the side toward someone or something
- sidelong
- on the side
- sidesaddle
- on or as if on a sidesaddle
- sideward
- toward one side
- sideway
- toward one side
- sideway
- from the side; obliquely
- sideway
- with one side forward or to the front
- signally
- as a signal
- significantly
- in a statistically significant way
- significantly
- in a significant manner
- silkily
- in a silky manner
- simply
- absolutely; altogether; really
- sincerely
- written formula for ending a letter
- sincerely
- with sincerity; without pretense
- sine die
- without a date fixed (as of an adjournment)
- single-handed
- without assistance
- single-mindedly
- in a single-minded manner
- singly
- one by one; one at a time
- singularly
- in a singular manner or to a singular degree
- sinuously
- in a sinuous manner
- sinusoidally
- in a sinusoidal manner
- six times
- by a factor of six
- sixthly
- in the sixth place
- sketchily
- in a sketchy incomplete manner
- skilfully
- with skill
- skittishly
- in a skittish manner
- sky-high
- to a very high level
- sky-high
- (with verb `to blow') destroyed completely; blown apart or to pieces
- skyward
- toward the sky
- slam-bang
- with heedless speed
- slam-bang
- in a violent or sudden or noisy manner
- slam-bang
- in a careless or reckless manner
- slangily
- with slang; in a slangy manner
- slantingly
- with a slant
- slantways
- at a slant; moving or directed in a slantwise position or direction
- slap-bang
- directly or immediately
- slavishly
- in a slavish manner
- sleekly
- in a sleek glossy manner
- sleepily
- in a sleepy manner
- sleeplessly
- without sleep; in a sleepless manner
- slenderly
- in a slim or slender manner
- sloppily
- in a sloppy manner
- slouchily
- in a slouchy manner
- slouchingly
- with a slouching gait or posture
- slower
- more slowly
- slowest
- most slowly
- sluggishly
- in a sluggish manner
- small
- on a small scale
- smartly
- with vigor; in a vigorous manner
- smash
- with a loud crash
- smilingly
- with smiles; in a smiling manner
- smolderingly
- with barely repressed anger
- smoothly
- in a smooth and diplomatic manner
- smoothly
- with no problems or difficulties
- smugly
- in a smug manner
- smuttily
- in a smutty manner
- snappishly
- in an ill-natured and snappish manner
- sneakily
- in a surreptitious manner
- sneakingly
- in a sneaky manner
- sneeringly
- with a sneer; in an uncomplimentary sneering manner
- snobbishly
- in a snobbish manner
- snugly
- fitting closely
- snugly
- safely protected
- snugly
- warmly and comfortably sheltered
- so
- to a very great extent or degree
- so
- (usually followed by `that') to an extent or degree as expressed
- so
- in such a condition or manner, especially as expressed or implied
- so
- to a certain unspecified extent or degree
- so
- in the same way; also
- so
- in a manner that facilitates
- so far
- used after a superlative
- so
- in the way indicated
- sobbingly
- with sobs
- sociably
- in a sociable manner
- socially
- by or with respect to society
- socially
- in a social manner
- sociobiologically
- with respect to sociobiology
- socioeconomically
- with respect to socioeconomic factors
- sociolinguistically
- with respect to sociolinguistics
- sociologically
- with regard to sociology
- softly
- in a manner that is pleasing to the senses
- solemnly
- in a grave and sedate manner
- solicitously
- in a concerned and solicitous manner
- solidly
- as an undiversified whole
- solidly
- with strength and soundness
- solitarily
- in solitude
- somberly
- in a somber manner
- someday
- some unspecified time in the future
- somehow
- for some unspecified reason
- somehow
- in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
- someplace
- in or at or to some place
- sometime
- at some indefinite or unstated time
- sometimes
- on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
- soothingly
- in a soothing manner
- sordidly
- in a sordid or squalid way
- sorely
- to a great degree
- sorrowfully
- in a sorrowful manner
- sottishly
- in a sottish manner
- sotto voce
- in an undertone
- sou'-east
- to, toward, or in the southeast
- sou'-sou'-east
- to, toward, or in the south southeast
- sou'-sou'-west
- to, toward, or in the south southwest
- soughingly
- with a soft sound
- soulfully
- in a soulful manner
- soullessly
- in a soulless manner
- soundly
- deeply or completely
- sourly
- in a sour manner
- southeastward
- in a southeastward direction
- southerly
- from the south
- southerly
- toward the south
- southwest
- to, toward, or in the southwest
- southwestward
- in a southwestward direction
- spaceward
- towards outer space
- sparsely
- in a sparse way
- spasmodically
- in spurts and fits
- spatially
- with regard to space
- specifically
- in distinction from others
- speciously
- in a specious manner
- spectacularly
- in a spectacular manner
- spectrographically
- by spectrographic means
- speculatively
- with speculation; in a speculative manner
- speechlessly
- without speaking
- spherically
- in a spherical manner
- spinally
- in the spine
- spirally
- with spirals
- spiritedly
- in a spirited or lively manner; with animation and vivacity
- spiritually
- in a spiritual manner
- spitefully
- with spite; in a spiteful manner
- spontaneously
- in a spontaneous manner
- sportingly
- so as to be sporting; in a sporting manner
- sportively
- in a merry sportive manner
- spotlessly
- in a spotless manner
- spuriously
- in a false and spurious manner
- square
- in a straight direct way
- square
- firmly and solidly
- square
- in a square shape
- squeamishly
- in a squeamish manner
- stably
- in a stable unchanging manner
- stably
- in a stable solid fixed manner
- staccato
- separating the notes; in music
- stagily
- in a stagy and theatrical manner
- stanchly
- in a staunch manner
- standoffishly
- in a standoffish manner
- stark
- completely
- starkly
- in a blunt manner
- starkly
- in sharp outline or contrast
- starkly
- in a stark manner
- startlingly
- in a startling manner
- statistically
- with respect to statistics
- statutorily
- according to statute
- steadily
- at a steady rate or pace
- steadily
- in a steady manner
- stealthily
- in a stealthy manner
- steeply
- in a steep manner
- step by step
- proceeding in steps
- stereotypically
- in a stereotypical manner
- stertorously
- in a noisy and stertorous manner
- stickily
- in a sticky viscid manner
- stiff
- extremely
- stiff
- in a stiff manner
- still
- with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation
- still
- without moving or making a sound
- stiltedly
- in a stilted manner
- stirringly
- in a stirring manner
- stochastically
- by stochastic means
- stockily
- so as to be stocky
- stodgily
- in a stuffy manner
- stoically
- without emotion; in a stoic manner
- stolidly
- in a stolid manner
- stonily
- in a stony manner
- stoutly
- in a resolute manner
- straight
- in a straight line; in a direct course
- straightway
- in a direct course
- straightway
- at once
- strategically
- with regard to strategy
- strenuously
- in a strenuous manner; strongly or vigorously
- strictly
- in a stringent manner
- stridently
- in a strident manner
- strikingly
- in a striking manner
- strongly
- with strength or in a strong manner
- structurally
- with respect to structure
- studiously
- in a studious manner
- stupendously
- to a stupendous degree
- sturdily
- in a sturdy manner
- stylishly
- in a stylish manner
- stylistically
- in a rhetorically stylistic manner
- suavely
- with suavity; in a suave manner
- sub rosa
- in secret or covertly
- subconsciously
- from the subconscious mind
- subcutaneously
- below the skin
- subjectively
- in a subjective way
- sublimely
- in a lofty and exalted manner
- sublimely
- to the maximum degree
- substantially
- in a strong substantial way
- subtly
- in a subtle manner
- successfully
- with success; in a successful manner
- such
- to so extreme a degree
- sufficiently
- to a sufficient degree
- suggestively
- in a suggestive manner
- sulkily
- in a sulky manner
- summa cum laude
- with highest honor
- summarily
- without delay; in a summary manner
- superficially
- in a superficial manner
- superfluously
- in a superfluous manner
- superlatively
- to a superlative degree
- superstitiously
- in a superstitious manner
- supinely
- in an indifferently supine manner
- supinely
- with the face upward
- sure enough
- as supposed or expected
- surgically
- in a surgical manner; by means of surgery
- surprisedly
- in the manner of one who is surprised
- surprisingly
- in a surprising manner
- suspiciously
- with suspicion
- sweepingly
- in a sweeping manner
- sweet
- in an affectionate or loving manner (`sweet' is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of `sweetly')
- syllabically
- in or with syllables
- symbiotically
- in a symbiotic manner
- symbolically
- in a symbolic manner
- symbolically
- by means of symbols
- symmetrically
- in a symmetrical manner
- sympathetically
- with respect to the sympathetic nervous system
- symptomatically
- by symptoms
- synchronously
- in synchrony; in a synchronous manner
- synergistically
- (of drugs or muscles) in a synergistic or interactive manner
- synergistically
- (of group) in a synergistic or cooperative manner
- synonymously
- in a synonymous manner
- syntactically
- with respect to syntax
- synthetically
- by synthesis; in a synthetic manner
- tacitly
- in a tacit manner; by unexpressed agreement
- tactfully
- showing tact or tactfulness; in a tactful manner
- tactically
- with regard to tactics
- tactlessly
- without tact; in a tactless manner
- tamely
- in a tame manner
- tangentially
- peripherally
- tangibly
- in a tangible manner
- tartly
- in a tart manner
- tastefully
- with taste; in a tasteful manner
- tastelessly
- without taste or in poor taste; in a tasteless manner
- tastily
- in a tasty manner
- tauntingly
- in a playfully teasing manner
- tautly
- in a taut manner
- taxonomically
- with regard to taxonomy
- tearfully
- with tears; in a tearful manner
- technically
- with regard to technical skill and the technology available
- technically
- with regard to technique
- technically
- according to the exact meaning; according to the facts
- technologically
- by means of technology
- telegraphically
- in a short and concise manner
- telescopically
- in a telescopic manner
- tellingly
- in a telling manner
- temperamentally
- by temperament
- temperately
- without extravagance
- temperately
- with restraint
- temporally
- with regard to temporal order
- temporarily
- for a limited time only; not permanently
- tendentiously
- in a tendentious manner
- tenderly
- with tenderness; in a tender manner
- tenfold
- by ten times as much
- tensely
- in a tense manner
- tentatively
- in a tentative manner
- tenthly
- (in enumerating something, such as topics or points of discussion) in the tenth place
- tenuously
- in a tenuous manner
- terminally
- at the end
- terrestrially
- to a land environment
- territorially
- with respect to territory
- tetchily
- in an ill-natured and tetchy manner
- tete a tete
- without the intrusion of a third person; in intimate privacy
- thankfully
- let us be thankful that
- theatrically
- in a theatrical manner
- thematically
- with regard to thematic content
- then
- at that time
- then
- in that case or as a consequence
- thence
- from that place or from there
- thence
- from that circumstance or source
- thenceforth
- from that time on
- theologically
- in a theological manner
- theologically
- as regards theology
- theoretically
- in theory; according to the assumed facts
- theoretically
- in a theoretical manner
- therapeutically
- for therapeutic purposes
- there
- in that matter; in that respect; on that point
- there
- in or at that place or location
- there
- to or toward that place; away from the speaker
- thereabout
- near that place
- thereabout
- near that time or date
- thereby
- by that means or because of that
- therefor
- (in formal usage, especially legal usage) for that or for it
- thereinafter
- in the following part of a given matter, as in a document or speech
- thereof
- of or concerning this or that
- thereto
- to that
- theretofore
- up to that time
- therewith
- with that or this or it
- therewithal
- together with all that; besides
- thermally
- by means of heat or with respect to thermal properties
- thermodynamically
- with respect to thermodynamics
- thermostatically
- by thermostat; in a thermostatic manner
- thick
- with a thick consistency
- thick
- in quick succession
- thickly
- spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue
- thickly
- with thickness; in a thick manner
- thievishly
- in a manner characteristic of a thief
- thin
- without viscosity
- thinly
- without force or sincere effort
- thinly
- in a widely distributed manner
- third
- in the third place
- thirdhand
- by doubly indirect means
- thirstily
- in a thirsty manner
- this evening
- during the night of the present day
- though
- (postpositive) however
- thoughtfully
- showing consideration and thoughtfulness
- thoughtfully
- in a thoughtful manner
- thoughtlessly
- showing thoughtlessness
- thoughtlessly
- in a thoughtless manner
- thousand times
- by three orders of magnitude
- three times
- by a factor of three
- thrice
- three times
- thriftily
- in a thrifty manner
- thriftlessly
- in a thriftless manner
- through
- over the whole distance
- through
- in diameter
- through
- from beginning to end
- through
- to completion
- through
- throughout the entire extent
- tidily
- in a tidy manner
- tightly
- securely fixed or fastened
- tightly
- in a tight or constricted manner
- timorously
- in a timorous and trepid manner
- tip-top
- to the highest extent
- tiptoe
- on tiptoe or as if on tiptoe
- tiredly
- in a weary manner
- to a man
- without exception
- to a T
- in every detail
- to advantage
- in a manner that uses the most flattering or best aspects of
- to date
- prior to the present time
- to order
- to specification
- to that effect
- with that general meaning
- to the hilt
- in full
- today
- on this day as distinct from yesterday or tomorrow
- toe-to-toe
- in close combat or at close quarters
- together
- at the same time
- together
- in contact with each other or in proximity
- together
- assembled in one place
- together
- in each other's company
- together
- with cooperation and interchange
- tolerantly
- in a tolerant manner
- tomorrow
- the next day, the day after, following the present day
- tonelessly
- in a monotone
- tooth and nail
- with force and ferocity
- topographically
- with regard to topography
- topologically
- from the point of view of topology
- tortuously
- in a tortuous manner
- tortuously
- with twists and turns
- touchily
- in a touchy manner
- toughly
- in a ruggedly tough manner
- traditionally
- according to tradition; in a traditional manner
- tragically
- in a tragic manner; with tragic consequences
- tranquilly
- without emotional agitation
- transcendentally
- in a transcendental way or to a transcendental extent
- transiently
- for a very short time
- transitionally
- as a transitional step or in a transitional manner
- transitively
- in a transitive manner
- transitorily
- for a very brief time
- transparently
- so as to allow the passage of light
- transparently
- so as to be easily understood or seen through
- transversally
- in a transverse manner
- tremulously
- in a tremulous manner
- trenchantly
- in a vigorous and effective manner
- trimly
- in a trim manner
- tritely
- in a trite manner
- triumphantly
- in a triumphant manner
- trivially
- in a frivolously trivial manner
- trivially
- with little effort
- tropically
- in a tropical manner
- truculently
- in a defiantly truculent manner
- truculently
- in an aggressively truculent manner
- trustfully
- in a trustful manner
- truthfully
- with truth
- tunelessly
- in a tuneless fashion
- turbulently
- in a turbulent manner; with turbulence
- tutorially
- by tutorials; in a tutorial manner
- twice
- two times
- twirlingly
- doing twirls
- two times
- by a factor of two
- typically
- in a typical manner
- typographically
- in a typographic way
- ulteriorly
- in an ulterior manner
- ultra vires
- beyond the scope or in excess of legal power or authority
- ultrasonically
- by ultrasonic means
- unabashedly
- in an unabashed manner
- unaccountably
- in an unaccountable manner
- unachievably
- in an unattainable manner or to an unattainable degree
- unadvisedly
- in an unadvised manner
- unambiguously
- in an unambiguous manner
- unambiguously
- so as to be unique
- unambitiously
- in an unambitious manner
- unappealingly
- in an unappealing manner
- unappreciatively
- in an ungrateful manner
- unassertively
- in an unassertive manner
- unassumingly
- in an unassuming manner
- unattractively
- in an unattractive manner
- unawares
- suddenly and unexpectedly
- unawares
- without forethought or plan; inadvertently
- unbearably
- to an unbearable degree
- unbeknown
- without someone's knowledge
- unbelievably
- in an unbelievable manner
- unblinkingly
- showing no emotion
- unblushingly
- without blushing
- uncannily
- in an uncanny manner
- unceremoniously
- in an unceremonious manner
- uncertainly
- showing lack of certainty
- uncharacteristically
- in uncharacteristic manner
- unchivalrously
- in an unchivalrous and ungallant manner
- uncivilly
- in an uncivil manner
- unclearly
- in a manner that is unclear
- uncomfortably
- in physical discomfort
- uncommonly
- exceptionally
- uncomplainingly
- without complaining
- uncompromisingly
- in an uncompromising manner
- unconcernedly
- in an unconcerned manner
- unconditionally
- not subject to a condition
- unconsciously
- without awareness
- unconstitutionally
- in an unconstitutional manner
- uncontrollably
- in an uncontrolled manner
- uncontroversially
- not involving any controversy
- unconventionally
- in an unconventional manner
- unconvincingly
- in an unconvincing manner
- uncouthly
- in an uncouth manner
- uncritically
- in an uncritical manner
- undemocratically
- in an undemocratic manner
- undeniably
- to an undeniable degree or in an undeniable manner
- undependably
- in an unfaithful undependable unreliable manner
- under
- down below
- under
- below the horizon
- under
- below some quantity or limit
- under
- in or into a state of subordination or subjugation
- under
- down to defeat, death, or ruin
- under
- into unconsciousness
- under
- through a range downward
- under arms
- armed and prepared for fighting
- under the circumstances
- because of prevailing conditions
- under way
- in motion; set in motion
- underarm
- with the hand swung below shoulder level
- underfoot
- under the feet
- underfoot
- in the way and hindering progress
- underground
- beneath the surface of the earth
- underground
- in or into hiding or secret operation
- underhand
- slyly and secretly
- underneath
- under or below an object or a surface; at a lower place or level; directly beneath
- underneath
- on the lower or downward side; on the underside of
- understandingly
- with understanding
- undeservedly
- in an unmerited manner
- undesirably
- in an undesirable manner
- undiplomatically
- without diplomacy; in an undiplomatic manner
- undramatically
- in an undramatic manner
- unduly
- to an undue degree
- unenthusiastically
- without enthusiasm; showing no enthusiasm
- unequally
- in an unequal or partial manner
- unerringly
- without making errors
- unethically
- in an unethical manner
- unevenly
- in an uneven and irregular way
- uneventfully
- in an uneventful manner
- unexcitingly
- in an unexciting manner
- unfailingly
- without fail
- unfashionably
- in an unfashionable manner
- unfavorably
- showing disapproval; in a disparaging way
- unfeelingly
- without compassionate feelings
- unforgivingly
- without forgiveness; in an unforgiving manner
- ungrammatically
- in an ungrammatical manner
- ungrudgingly
- in a generous and ungrudging manner
- unhappily
- in an unpleasant way
- unhelpfully
- in an unhelpful manner
- unhesitatingly
- without hesitation
- unhurriedly
- without haste
- unhygienically
- in an unhygienic manner
- uniformly
- in a uniform manner
- unimaginably
- to an unimaginable extent
- unimaginatively
- without imagination
- unimpeachably
- without question
- unimpressively
- in an unimpressive manner
- uninformatively
- in an uninformative manner
- unintelligently
- in an unintelligent manner
- unintelligibly
- in an unintelligible manner
- uninterestingly
- in an uninteresting manner
- uninterruptedly
- without interruption
- uninvitedly
- without invitation
- universally
- everywhere
- unjustly
- in an unjust manner
- unkindly
- in an unkind manner or with unkindness
- unlawfully
- not conforming to the law
- unmanageably
- so as to be unmanageable
- unmanfully
- without qualities thought to befit a man
- unmelodiously
- in an unmelodious manner
- unmemorably
- in an unmemorable manner
- unmindfully
- in a careless and thoughtless manner
- unmistakably
- without possibility of mistake
- unmusically
- in an unmusical manner
- unnaturally
- in an unnatural way
- unnaturally
- in a manner at variance with what is natural or normal
- unnecessarily
- without any necessity
- unnecessarily
- in an unnecessary manner
- unobtrusively
- in an unobtrusive manner
- unofficially
- not in an official capacity
- unoriginally
- in an unoriginal manner
- unpalatably
- in an unpalatable way
- unpatriotically
- in an unpatriotic manner
- unpleasantly
- in an unpleasant manner
- unprecedentedly
- in an unprecedented manner
- unpretentiously
- in an unpretentious manner
- unqualifiedly
- without qualification or limitation
- unquestioningly
- in an unquestioning manner
- unquietly
- with agitation or turbulence
- unrealistically
- in an unrealistic manner
- unreasonably
- not in a reasonable or intelligent manner
- unreasoningly
- in an unreasoning visceral manner
- unrecognisable
- beyond recognition; in an unrecognizable manner
- unreservedly
- without reservation
- unrestrainedly
- in an unrestrained manner
- unrighteously
- in an unrighteous manner
- unromantically
- without romance; in an unromantic manner
- unsatisfactorily
- in an unsatisfactory manner
- unscientifically
- in an unscientific way; not according to the principles of science
- unscrupulously
- without scruples
- unseasonably
- not in accordance with the season
- unselfconsciously
- in a comfortable unselfconscious manner
- unselfishly
- in an unselfish manner
- unsentimentally
- in an unsentimental manner
- unsmilingly
- without smile; in an unsmiling manner
- unsociably
- in an unsociable manner
- unsportingly
- in an unsportsmanlike manner
- unstintingly
- in an unstinting manner
- unsuccessfully
- without success
- unsuspectingly
- without suspicions
- unswervingly
- without swerving; in a direct and unswerving manner
- unswervingly
- in a constant and steadfast manner
- unsympathetically
- without sympathy; in an unsympathetic manner
- unsystematically
- in an unsystematic manner
- untruly
- in a untrue manner
- unwarily
- without heed or caution
- unwarrantably
- in an unwarrantable manner or to an unwarranted degree
- unwillingly
- in an unwilling manner
- unwontedly
- in an unusual manner
- unworthily
- in an unworthy manner
- up
- to a more central or a more northerly place
- up
- nearer to the speaker
- up
- to a higher intensity
- up and down
- moving backward and forward along a given course
- up and down
- alternately upward and downward
- up
- spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
- up
- to a later time
- up-country
- to or in the interior of a country or region
- uphill
- upward on a hill or incline
- uphill
- against difficulties
- uppermost
- in or into the highest position
- uppermost
- in or into the most prominent position, as in the mind
- uprightly
- in an upright position
- upriver
- toward the source or against the current
- upside down
- in an inverted manner
- upstage
- at or toward the rear of the stage
- upstairs
- with respect to the mind
- upstate
- in or toward the northern parts of a state
- uptown
- toward or in the upper part of town
- urbanely
- in an urbane manner
- usefully
- in a useful manner
- uselessly
- in a useless manner
- uxoriously
- in a loving and uxorious manner
- vacantly
- in a vacant manner
- vacuously
- in a vacuous manner
- valiantly
- with valor; in a valiant manner
- validly
- with validity; in a valid manner
- vanishingly
- so as to disappear or approach zero
- vapidly
- in a vapid manner
- variably
- with variation; in a variable manner or to a variable degree
- vehemently
- in a vehement manner
- ventrally
- in a ventral location or direction
- verbally
- by means of language
- verbally
- as a verb
- verbatim
- using exactly the same words
- verily
- in truth; certainly
- vertically
- in a vertical direction
- very
- precisely so
- vexatiously
- in a vexatious manner
- vicariously
- indirectly, as, by, or through a substitute
- victoriously
- in a victorious manner
- vigilantly
- in a watchful manner
- vilely
- in a vile manner
- violently
- in a violent manner
- virtually
- in essence or effect but not in fact
- virulently
- in a virulent manner
- vis-a-vis
- face-to-face with; literally `face to face'
- viscerally
- in the viscera
- visibly
- so as to be visible
- visibly
- in a visible manner
- visually
- with respect to vision
- vitally
- to a vital degree
- vivace
- lively, in music
- vivaciously
- with vivacity
- vividly
- in a vivid manner
- vocally
- in a vocal manner
- vocationally
- affecting the pursuit of a vocation or occupation
- vociferously
- in a vociferous manner
- volcanically
- by or like volcanoes
- volitionally
- in a willing manner
- volumetrically
- with respect to volume
- voluminously
- in a voluminous manner
- voluntarily
- out of your own free will
- voluptuously
- in a shapely and voluptuous manner
- voluptuously
- in an indulgently voluptuous manner
- voraciously
- in an eagerly voracious manner
- voyeuristically
- like a voyeur
- vulnerably
- in a vulnerable manner
- wafer-thin
- very thin
- waggishly
- in a waggish manner
- waist-deep
- up to the waist
- wanly
- in a weak or pale or languid manner
- wantonly
- in a wanton manner
- warily
- in a wary manner
- warm
- in a warm manner
- weakly
- in a weak or feeble manner or to a minor degree
- wealthily
- with riches
- week after week
- for an indefinite number of successive weeks
- week by week
- weekly
- weightily
- as something very heavy
- weightily
- in a serious manner
- weirdly
- in a weird manner
- well
- (used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully
- well
- without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor
- well
- thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form
- well
- favorably; with approval
- well
- with skill or in a pleasing manner
- well
- to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree
- well
- with prudence or propriety
- west
- to, toward, or in the west
- westerly
- from the west
- westerly
- toward the west
- westward
- toward the west
- whacking
- extremely
- wheezily
- with a wheeze
- whence
- from what place, source, or cause
- wheresoever
- where in the world
- wholeheartedly
- without reserve; without reservation
- wholesale
- at a wholesale price
- wholesomely
- in a wholesome manner
- whopping
- extremely
- wide
- with or by a broad space
- wide
- to the fullest extent possible
- wide
- to or over a great extent or range; far
- widely
- to a great degree
- widely
- so as to leave much space or distance between
- wild
- in a wild or undomesticated manner
- wildly
- with violent and uncontrollable passion
- wildly
- in an uncontrolled or unrestrained manner
- wildly
- to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
- wilfully
- in a willful manner
- willy-nilly
- without having a choice
- wishfully
- in a wishful manner
- wistfully
- in a wistful manner
- withal
- together with this
- witheringly
- in a withering manner
- wittily
- in a witty manner
- wolfishly
- in the manner of a wolf
- worriedly
- in a worried manner
- worryingly
- in a manner to cause worry
- worse
- (comparative of `ill') in a less effective or successful or desirable manner
- worst
- to the highest degree of inferiority or badness
- worthily
- in a worthy manner; with worthiness
- worthlessly
- in a worthless manner
- wrathfully
- in a wrathful manner
- wretchedly
- in a wretched manner
- wrongfully
- in an unjust or unfair manner
- wrongheadedly
- in a wrongheaded manner
- wrongly
- without justice or fairness
- wryly
- in a wry manner
- yea
- not only so, but
- yesterday
- on the day preceding today
- yesterday
- in the recent past; only a short time ago
- yet
- up to the present time
- yon
- at or in an indicated (usually distant) place (`yon' is archaic and dialectal)
- youthfully
- in a youthful manner
- zealously
- in a zealous manner
- zestfully
- with zest
- zigzag
- in a zigzag course or on a zigzag path