Adverbs Flashcards
satirically
criticizing people or ideas in a humorous way
sadly
In a way that shows unhappiness
subtly
not immediately obvious
cleverly
In a skillful way
boldly
in a brave, confident way; without being afraid to say what you feel or to take risks
wittily
in a way that uses words in a clever and funny way
humorously
possessing, indicating, or expressive of an ability to be funny or to be amused by things that are funny
ironically
strange or funny because something (such as a situation) is different from what you expected.
sensitively
in a careful way to avoid upsetting people
gently
calmly, kindly, or softly
intensely
extreme and forceful or (of a feeling) very strong
matter-of-factly
without showing emotion
predictably
in a manner that can be predicted
unexpectedly
not expected
poetically
very beautiful and expresses emotions in a sensitive or moving way
brilliantly
very well, in a way that shows great intelligence or skill or great success:
sarcastically
in a way that uses remarks that clearly mean the opposite of what you say, in order to hurt someone’s feelings or to humorously criticize something
lyrically
having an artistically beautiful or expressive quality suggestive of song