If you want to speak fluent English, you want to go beyond the common adverbs and learn some more advanced ones! Today you’ll learn 30 advanced adverbs + examples of how we use them in sentences.
begrudgingly
- Definition: In a reluctant or resentful manner (like you don’t really want to do it)
- Example sentence: He did the dishes begrudgingly, complaining that it wasn’t his turn to clean up.
blatantly
- Definition: Doing something in a very obvious, open way, without trying to hide it.
- Example sentence: The politician was caught blatantly lying about his involvement in the scandal.
capriciously
- Definition: In a way that is unpredictable or impulsive, without careful thinking/planning.
- Example sentence: She doesn’t bother following a budget; she just spends all her money capriciously.
clandestinely
- Definition: In a secretive or hidden way.
- Example sentence: She tried to eat her cake clandestinely so her kids wouldn’t ask for a bite.
definitively
- Definition: In a way that concludes/finalizes the issue.
- Example sentence: The judge’s decision definitively ended the long-standing legal dispute.
disconcertingly
- Definition: In a strange way that causes discomfort.
- Example sentence: His sudden change in behavior was disconcertingly out of character.
disproportionately
- Definition: In a way that is not balanced
- Example sentence: The wealth in this country is disproportionately distributed, with a small elite owning most of the resources.
effortlessly
- Definition: In a way that requires little or no effort.
- Example sentence: She ran the race effortlessly, making it look easy.
egregiously
- Definition: In an amazingly bad or shocking manner.
- Example sentence: It’s egregiously unfair when men get paid more than women for doing the same job.
exceedingly
- Definition: Extremely, far more than one would expect
- Example sentence: He’s had an exceedingly successful career and is now the CEO of a huge company.
frankly
- Definition: Expressing something in an honest and direct manner
- Example sentence: Frankly, I think this behavior is unacceptable.
frantically
- Definition: In a fast, nervous, urgent way
- Example sentence: I was late to work because I spent 10 minutes frantically searching for my car keys.
hastily
- Definition: Done quickly and without much thought/preparation
- Example sentence: She wrote the report hastily and it was full of errors.
inadvertently
- Definition: Done without intention, or without realizing it
- Example sentence: He crashed his car when he inadvertently hit the gas instead of the brakes.
incessantly
- Definition: Continuously, without stopping
- Example sentence: I couldn’t concentrate on my studies because my neighbor’s dog was barking incessantly.
indisputably
- Definition: Definitely, without a doubt, cannot be argued with
- Example sentence: She is indisputably the most famous actress in the country.
ineffectually
- Definition: In a way that is not effective or successful
- Example sentence: He tried ineffectually to clean up the spilled red wine.
invariably
- Definition: Always, without exception
- Example sentence: My parents are invariably punctual, arriving on time for everything.
ironically
- Definition: In a way that is contrary to what one might expect, often with a humorous or sarcastic twist.
- Example sentence: Ironically, the fire station burned down while the firefighters were away on a call.
meticulously
- Definition: In a very thorough, careful, and detailed manner
- Example sentence: She cleaned her house meticulously, leaving no corner untouched.
ostensibly
- Definition: Apparently or seemingly true based on what is observable (but may not be true in reality)
- Example sentence: He does volunteer work ostensibly to help the community, but what he really cares about is making himself look good.
predominantly
- Definition: Mainly or primarily, having the greatest influence or presence.
- Example sentence: The country’s economy is predominantly reliant on tourism.
profoundly
- Definition: In a deep or significant manner; with great intensity or seriousness.
- Example sentence: The death of her brother affected her profoundly.
profusely
- Definition: In great quantities
- Example sentence: I was sweating profusely after exercising in the summer heat.
relentlessly
- Definition: In a determined and persistent way, without pause
- Example sentence: He pursued his goals relentlessly, working day and night to achieve his dreams.
sheepishly
- Definition: In an ashamed or embarrassed manner
- Example sentence: He apologized sheepishly for his inconsiderate comments.
sporadically
- Definition: Occasionally, not consistently
- Example sentence: The weather forecast says it will rain sporadically during the week.
triumphantly
- Definition: In a manner that celebrates victory, success, or achievement
- Example sentence: The fans danced triumphantly when their team won the championship.
unanimously
- Definition: When a group is in complete agreement
- Example sentence: The factory employees unanimously decided to go on strike for better working conditions.
zealously
- Definition: With great enthusiasm, passion, and dedication
- Example sentence: He zealously defends his opinions on politics.
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