+300 Adverbs List and Meanings in English
| adverb | meaning |
| abnormally | irregularly or extraordinarily |
| absentmindedly | pensive, preoccupied, dreamy, wistful, faraway, ruminative |
| accidentally | |
| accidentally, by accident, inadvertently, by chance | |
| actually | in fact, essentially, originally |
| adventurously | bravely, gamely, adventurously, heartily, doughtily |
| afterwards | after, later, afterwards, subsequently, thereafter, afterward |
| almost | almost, nearly, practically, just about, pretty much, half |
| always | every time, all the time, any time, at all times |
| annually | |
| once a year; every year. | |
| anxiously | |
| in a manner resulting from or revealing anxiety | |
| arrogantly | aloof, bossy, cavalier, cocky, haughty, imperious, pompous |
| awkwardly | clumsily, lubberly |
| bashfully | humbly, plainly |
| beautifully | nicely, pleasantly, beautifully, deliciously |
| bitterly | poignantly |
| bleakly | gloomy, dreary, dismal, bleak, somber, sombre |
| blindly | imprudently, blindfold, gropingly, slavishly |
| blissfully | fortunately, luckily, happily |
| boastfully | bloated, braggart, vaunting, vainglorious, rodomontade |
| boldly | bravely, boldly, courageously, valiantly, martially, dashingly |
| bravely | bravely, boldly, courageously, valiantly, martially, dashingly |
| briefly | in short, shortly, for short, in a nutshell |
| brightly | brilliantly, glaringly, brightly, sparklingly, agleam |
| briskly | |
| in an active, quick way | |
| broadly | openly, broadly, precisely, flat, manifestly, obviously |
| busily | |
| in a very active way | |
| calmly | |
| without agitation or strong emotion | |
| carefully | cautiously, attentively, well, sharp |
| carelessly | inadvertently, recklessly |
| cautiously | carefully, cautiously, attentively, well, sharp |
| certainly | definitely, absolutely, certainly, strictly, sure, precisely |
| cheerfully | merrily, gaily, sprightly, jauntily, in high spirits |
| clearly | frankly, clear, openly, expressly, plainly |
| cleverly | wisely, intelligently |
| closely | close, nearly |
| coaxingly | persistent gentle persuasion |
| colorfully | colours |
| commonly | mostly, usually, frequently, generally, commonly, by a majority |
| continually | continuously, continually, incessantly, invariably, on, evermore |
| coolly | in a way that lacks friendliness or enthusiasm |
| correctly | accurately |
| courageously | |
| bravely, boldly, courageously, valiantly, martially, dashingly | |
| crossly | diagonal, transverse, transversal, traverse, bias |
| cruelly | over, extremely, excessively, hard, terribly, cruelly |
| curiously | impatiently, in suspense, interestedly |
| daily | everyday, diurnal, per diem, fresh, of every day |
| daintily | delicately |
| dearly | sincerely, truly, heartily, cordially, faithfully, dearly |
| deceivingly | |
| cheating, deceiving, deceptive, imposting | |
| deeply | extremely, highly, exceptionally, exceedingly, immensely, deeply |
| defiantly | |
| in a manner that shows open resistance | |
| deliberately | intentionally, on purpose, purposely, willfully, knowingly |
| delightfully | |
| in a manner that causes great pleasure | |
| diligently | |
| in a way that shows care and conscientiousness in one’s work or duties | |
| dimly | |
| with a faint light; not brightly | |
| doubtfully | suspiciously, doubtfully, with a grain of salt |
| dreamily | giddily, muzzily |
| easily | readily, with ease, smoothly, well, lightly |
| elegantly | gracious, graceful, stylish, neat, dainty |
| energetically | |
| in a manner showing great activity | |
| enormously | very, too, much, so, many, enormously |
| enthusiastically | |
| in a way that shows eager enjoyment | |
| equally | evenly |
| especially | particularly, in particular, specially, exclusively |
| even | even, even if, already, nor yet |
| evenly | equally |
| eventually | finally, in the end, at last |
| exactly | fully, completely, in full, quite, accurately |
| excitedly | tiptoe, emotionally, on tiptoe, agog, heatedly |
| extremely | highly, exceptionally, exceedingly, immensely |
| fairly | quite, pretty, rather, fairly, reasonably, well |
| faithfully | sincerely, truly, heartily, cordially, faithfully, dearly |
| famously | |
| par excellence, famously, to a turn | |
| far | remote, distant, off, faraway, outlying |
| fast | quick, rapid, swift, speedy, express |
| fatally | |
| with death as a result | |
| ferociously | wild, brutal, savage, ferocious, feral, brute |
| fervently | |
| hot, fiery, feverish, ardent, febrile, fervent | |
| fiercely | hot, fiery, feverish, ardent, febrile, fierce |
| fondly | keen, keen on, addicted, fallen, partial |
| foolishly | foolishly, stupidly, doltishly |
| fortunately | |
| luckily, fortunately, providentially | |
| frankly | clearly, frankly, clear, openly, expressly, plainly |
| frantically | |
| in a distraught way owing to fear | |
| freely | cavalierly |
| frenetically | NULL |
| frightfully | horrendous, terrifying, fearsome, dire, fearful, frightful |
| fully | exactly, right, just, precisely, very |
| furiously | angrily, furiously |
| generally | usually, generally, normally, in general, largely, ordinarily |
| generously | plenty, profusely, abundantly, in abundance, galore, generously |
| gently | kindly, politely, sweetly, in style, civilly |
| gladly | with pleasure, with open arms, fain, lief, nothing loath |
| gleefully | |
| merry, cheerful, gleeful, gay, jolly, jaunty | |
| gracefully | in an attractively elegant way |
| gratefully | thankful, appreciative, obliged, indebted, beholden |
| greatly | very, too, much |
| greedily | covetousness, avarice, greediness, avidity, gluttony |
| happily | |
| in a happy way | |
| hastily | hurriedly, posthaste, with a rush, tantivy |
| healthily | |
| in a way that indicates good health | |
| heavily | seriously, severely, slowly, badly |
| helpfully | |
| in a way that provides help | |
| helplessly | desperate, incurable, despairing, irredeemable, inevitable |
| highly | extremely, highly, exceptionally, exceedingly, immensely, deeply |
| honestly | fairly, fair, frankly, faithfully, rightly |
| hopelessly | |
| desperately, hopelessly, despairingly | |
| hourly | |
| every hour | |
| hungrily | |
| in a way that shows a need for food | |
| immediately | now, right away, directly, soon, instantly |
| innocently | naively, innocently, facilely |
| inquisitively | curious, prying, keen, interested, inquisitive, nosy |
| instantly | in an instant, right away, on the instant, outright, right of the bat |
| intensely | extremely, highly, exceptionally, exceedingly, immensely, intensely |
| intently | with earnest and eager attention |
| interestingly | curiously |
| inwardly | inside, indoors, within, inwardly, inwards |
| irritably | nervous, testy, irritable, techy, choleric, prickly |
| jaggedly | rough, uneven, jagged, granular, shaggy, scabrous |
| jealously | envy, jaundice |
| jovially | cheerful, joyful, merry, cheery, jolly, jovial |
| joyfully | gladly, in high spirits |
| joyously | |
| with great happiness and joy | |
| jubilantly | exultant |
| judgmentally | |
| of or concerning the use of judgment | |
| justly | rightly, justifiably, justly, deservedly, with justification, properly |
| keenly | eagerly, keenly, on tiptoe |
| kiddingly | pulling leg, making fun of, wipe, wiper, ridicule |
| kindheartedly | big-hearted |
| kindly | gently, kindly, politely, sweetly, in style, civilly |
| knavishly | tricky, trickish, tricksy, guileful, knavish |
| knowingly | wittingly, purposely, intentionally, on purpose, consciously |
| knowledgeably | informed, learned, versed, wise, erudite |
| kookily | NULL |
| lazily | |
| in a manner that shows an unwillingness | |
| less | lesser, smaller, minus |
| lightly | slightly, lightly |
| likely | probably, likely, presumably, perhaps, easily, presumedly |
| limply | flabbily |
| lively | alive, living, lively, vibrant, vivid |
| loftily | penthouse, attic, loft, garret |
| longingly | |
| with a yearning desire | |
| loosely | |
| in a way that does not fit tightly or closely | |
| loudly | noisily, loudly, loud, smash |
| lovingly | |
| with love or great care | |
| loyally | faithful, devoted, staunch, obedient, trusty |
| madly | like blazes, like a man possessed |
| majestically | with impressive beauty or scale |
| meaningfully | |
| in a way that has meaning | |
| mechanically | by means of a machine or machinery |
| merrily | cheerfully, merrily, gaily, sprightly, jauntily, in high spirits |
| miserably | |
| in a wretchedly unhappy manner | |
| mockingly | |
| in a way that makes fun of someone | |
| monthly | |
| done, produced once a month | |
| more | a greater or additional amount or degree of |
| mortally | direly, direfully, ghastly |
| mostly | usually, frequently, generally, commonly, by a majority |
| mysteriously | darkly |
| naturally | inherently, intrinsically, innately, as a matter of course |
| nearly | almost, nearly, practically, just about, pretty much, half |
| neatly | |
| in a neat way | |
| nervously | |
| in an anxious or apprehensive manner | |
| never | no way, nothing, nevermore, by no means |
| nicely | well, in style, fair, fairly |
| noisily | loudly, loud, smash |
| not | not, not a, no |
| obediently | submissive, obedient, compliant, observant, conformable |
| obnoxiously | disgusting, nasty, hideous, obnoxious, revolting, heinous |
| oddly | |
| curiously enough, oddly enough, oddly | |
| offensively | |
| aggressive, offensive, pushy, militant, thrusting | |
| officially | officially, formally, on the record |
| often | frequently, constantly, oft, ofttimes |
| only | just, simply, merely |
| openly | |
| clearly, frankly, clear, openly, expressly, plainly | |
| optimistically | sanguinely |
| overconfidently | |
| excessively or unreasonably confident | |
| painfully | |
| in a painful manner or to a painful degree | |
| partially | partly, in part, not least |
| patiently | uncomplaining, enduring, tolerant, long-suffering |
| perfectly | completely, fully, entirely, all, quite, perfectly |
| physically | |
| in a manner relating to the body as opposed to the mind | |
| playfully | in a light-hearted manner |
| politely | gently, nicely, mildly, sweetly, civilly |
| poorly | badly, poorly, ill |
| positively | |
| in a positive way, especially by expressing optimism | |
| potentially | possible, potential, likely, probable, prospective, eventual |
| powerfully | |
| with great power or strength | |
| promptly | urgently, hastily, now, in haste |
| properly | agreeably, fairly, fair, warrantably, worthily |
| punctually | |
| at the agreed or proper time; promptly | |
| quaintly | |
| in an attractively unusual or old-fashioned manner | |
| queasily | tasteless, unpleasant, flavorless, insipid, distasteful, queasy |
| queerly | |
| in a strange or perplexing way | |
| questionably | |
| suspicious, doubtful, suspect, questionable, distrustful, debatable | |
| quicker | fast, quick, rapid, swift, speedy, express |
| quickly | rapidly, fast, swiftly, quick, speedily |
| quietly | silently, in silence, noiselessly, tiptoe, mutely |
| quirkily | |
| interesting, quirky, quaint, exciting, curious, amazing | |
| quizzically | strange, weird, bizarre, odd, peculiar, quizzical |
| randomly | |
| without method or conscious decision | |
| rapidly | quickly, rapidly, fast, swiftly, quick, speedily |
| rarely | seldom, uncommonly, once in a while, far between, few and far |
| readily | easily, readily, with ease, smoothly, well, lightly |
| really | truly, actually, indeed, real, genuinely |
| reassuringly | |
| in a way that removes someone’s doubts | |
| recklessly | without thinking, impulsively, without thought |
| regularly | methodically, in good order |
| reluctantly | grudgingly, unwillingly, halfheartedly |
| repeatedly | again and again, over and over, time and again, time after time, thrice |
| reproachfully | reprovingly |
| restfully | peaceful, restful, tranquil, quiet, serene, calm |
| righteously | direct, right, correct, accurate, true |
| rightfully | just, legitimate, de jure |
| rigidly | hard, rigid, tough, harsh, stiff, solid |
| roughly | coarsely, rudely, shortly, loose |
| rudely | coarsely, impolitely |
| safely | |
| in a way that gives protection from danger | |
| scarcely | almost, pretty much, nearly, practically, about, scarcely |
| scarily | |
| in a way that causes fear | |
| searchingly | |
| search, searching, exploration, research, quest, hunting | |
| sedately | |
| seated, sedate, foursquare, well settled, sound | |
| seemingly | ostensibly, in appearance, outwardly, outward, on the surface |
| seldom | rarely, uncommonly |
| selfishly | egotistical, egoistic, thoughtless, calculating, piggish |
| separately | respectively, one by one, severally, asunder |
| seriously | |
| heavily, seriously, severely, slowly, badly | |
| shakily | swing, wag, jog, flourish, waggle |
| sharply | |
| with a sharp or steeply tapering edge | |
| sheepishly | meek, crushed, squashed, sheepish |
| shrilly | |
| with a high-pitched and piercing voice | |
| shyly | ashamedly |
| silently | quietly, silently, in silence, noiselessly, tiptoe, mutely |
| sleepily | dormant, asleep, slumberous |
| slowly | quietly, gingerly, soft, stepwise, in quiet |
| smoothly | easily, readily, with ease, smoothly, well, lightly |
| softly | |
| in a careful and gentle manner | |
| solemnly | |
| in a formal and dignified manner | |
| solidly | |
| in a firm or secure manner | |
| sometimes | occasionally, sometime, from time to time |
| soon | near, shortly, at hand, ere long, hard by |
| speedily | quickly, rapidly, fast, swiftly, quick, speedily |
| stealthily | |
| in a cautious and surreptitious manner | |
| sternly | severely, strictly, sternly, drastically |
| strictly | definitely, absolutely, certainly, strictly, sure, precisely |
| successfully | |
| in a way that accomplishes a desired aim | |
| suddenly | abruptly, sharp, at once, short |
| supposedly | alleged, nominal, professed, ostensible, reputed |
| surprisingly | |
| in a way that causes surprise | |
| suspiciously | doubtfully, with a grain of salt |
| sweetly | fine, nicely, prettily, well, sweetly |
| swiftly | quickly, rapidly, fast, swiftly, quick, speedily |
| sympathetically | |
| in a way that shows pity and sorrow for someone | |
| tenderly | |
| with gentleness, kindness | |
| tensely | nervous, tense, stretched, strained, taut, tight |
| terribly | extremely, highly, exceptionally, exceedingly, immensely |
| thankfully | |
| in a thankful manner | |
| thoroughly | well, fully, properly, completely, quite |
| thoughtfully | |
| in a way that suggests being absorbed | |
| tightly | firmly, tightly, firm, fast, chock |
| tomorrow | |
| on the day after today | |
| too | very, too, much, so, many, a lot |
| tremendously | |
| to a very great extent | |
| triumphantly | |
| in a way that shows great happiness | |
| truly | really, actually, indeed |
| truthfully | |
| in a way that expresses the truth | |
| ultimately | finally, eventually, at last, lastly |
| unabashedly | flippantly, impertinently, cheekily |
| unaccountably | irresponsible, unaccountable, flighty, feckless, derelict, undutiful |
| unbearably | |
| in a way that is impossible hard to endure | |
| unethically | |
| not morally correct | |
| unexpectedly | unawares, unbeknownst, unbeknown, unexpectedly, at unawares |
| unfortunately | unhappily, unluckily |
| unimpressively | |
| evoking no admiration | |
| unnaturally | |
| in a way that is not natural | |
| unnecessarily | unnecessarily, needlessly, superfluously |
| upbeat | cheerful, joyful, merry, cheery, jolly, upbeat |
| upright | steep, perpendicular, upright, vertical, horny, right |
| upside-down | inverted, topsyturvy |
| upward | upwards, uphill, overhead, aloft |
| urgently | promptly, hastily, now, in haste |
| usefully | |
| in a way that is beneficial or profitable | |
| uselessly | pointless, unserviceable, profitless, invalid, otiose |
| usually | generally, normally, in general, largely, ordinarily |
| utterly | completely, fully, entirely, all, quite |
| vacantly | blankly, idly |
| vaguely | slightly, indistinctly, nebulously |
| vainly | in vain, to no avail, for nothing, unnecessarily, of no avail |
| valiantly | bravely, boldly, courageously, valiantly, martially, dashingly |
| vastly | very, too, much, so, many, vastly |
| verbally | orally, verbally, viva voce, viva |
| very | much, many, numerous, plenty, good |
| viciously | |
| in a cruel or violent manner | |
| victoriously | |
| having won a victory; triumphant | |
| violently | strongly, violently, heavy, sorely, strong, severely |
| vivaciously | live, alive, living, lively, vibrant |
| voluntarily | willingly, gratuitously, of one’s own accord |
| warmly | |
| in a way that gives out warmth | |
| weakly | |
| in a way that lacks strength | |
| wearily | |
| with extreme tiredness | |
| well | good, decent, fine, great, okay |
| wetly | damp, moist, tacky, liquid, watery |
| wholly | completely, fully, entirely, all, quite |
| wildly | |
| in a way that lacks discipline | |
| willfully | deliberately, intentionally, on purpose, purposely |
| wisely | intelligently, cleverly |
| woefully | |
| in a manner expressing sorrow | |
| wonderfully | |
| in a way that inspires delight | |
| worriedly | concerned, anxious, apprehensive, suspenseful, distressed |
| wrongly | |
| in a way that is incorrect | |
| yawningly | stretch, spring, yawn, yawning, flexion, bending |
| yearly | annual, yearly, etesian, sessional |
| yearningly | longing, yearning, hankering, nostalgia, craving |
| yesterday | |
| on the day before today | |
| yieldingly | efficient, fruitful, productive, fertile, effective, yielding |
| youthfully | teen, youthful, junior, adolescent, juvenile |
| zealously | |
| having or showing zeal | |
| zestfully | tasteful, enjoyable, pleasurable, delightful, decorous, zestful |
| zestily | flavor, taste, zest, savor, good taste, relish |
