The English language is full of adverbs. There are short adverbs and long adverbs. Adverbs ending in -ly and adverbs not ending in -ly. But did you know there are over 550 adverbs that end in -LY.
Adverbs
Adverbs are words that modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. They tell us how, when, where, in what manner, or to what extent something is done.
For example:
- He swims slowly. (How?)
- He is a slow swimmer. (To what extent?)
- He swims slowly compared to Michael Phelps. (In what manner?)
- He swims slowly because he is old. (Why?)
Most adverbs are created by adding the suffix -ly to an adjective, as seen in the first example (slowly). However, many common adverbs, such as fast, early, hard, and late, do not end in -ly.
Related: Adverbs Without -LY
Here is a list of adverbs that end in -LY:
Adverbs Ending In LY
| Helplessly | Enticingly | Correctly |
| Deceivingly | Inwardly | Slyly |
| Coaxingly | Frenetically | Clumsily |
| Sedately | Speedily | Mostly |
| Truthfully | Generally | Impulsively |
| Coolly | Openly | Successfully |
| Boldly | Likely | Greedily |
| Softly | Usually | Neatly |
| Oddly | Messily | Extremely |
| Rightfully | Safely | Wisely |
| Affectionately | Calmly | Intensely |
| Perfectly | Urgently | Wonderingly |
| Darkly | Separately | Hatefully |
| Determinedly | Understandably | Desperately |
| Gleefully | Sleepily | Commonly |
| Instantly | Inadvertently | Crossly |
| Warmly | Stingily | Tightly |
| Meaningfully | Proudly | Restfully |
| Grumpily | Importantly | Seriously |
| Heavily | Diligently | Unfortunately |
| Violently | Ferociously | Thoroughly |
| Enviously | Properly | Reproachfully |
| Heartily | Nearly | Cheaply |
| Evenly | Queerly | Rapidly |
| Obviously | Fairly | Readily |
| Foolishly | Amazingly | Carefully |
| Nervously | Excitedly | Rudely |
| Occasionally | Expertly | Sadly |
| Wonderfully | Angrily | Regretfully |
| Loudly | Knowingly | Tremendously |
| Meekly | Quaveringly | Rigidly |
| Especially | Mindfully | Righteously |
| Vastly | Kindly | Solidly |
| Wildly | Sympathetically | Reassuringly |
| Fervently | Sternly | Thoughtfully |
| Wearily | Superstitiously | Accusingly |
| Fully | Mysteriously | Understandingly |
| Emptily | Strictly | Abruptly |
| Daintily | Stubbornly | Absently |
| Helpfully | Partially | Unwillingly |
| Nicely | Exclusively | Ravenously |
| Enormously | Greatly | Quickly |
| Conspicuously | Positively | Miserably |
| Selfishly | Finally | Surprisingly |
| Bravely | Madly | Professionally |
| Truly | Negatively | Immediately |
| Rapturously | Worriedly | Distinctly |
| Sheepishly | Frankly | Anxiously |
| Searchingly | Delightfully | Poorly |
| Politely | Compassionately | Guiltily |
| Mockingly | Incredibly | Mechanically |
| Mentally | Quintessentially | Wholly |
| Suspiciously | Breathlessly | Longingly |
| Hopelessly | Totally | Innocently |
| Passionately | Continually | Frantically |
| Arrogantly | Highly | Fortunately |
| Dangerously | Scarcely | Lightly |
| Doggedly | Quietly | Closely |
| Frightfully | Beautifully | Seemingly |
| Viciously | Fearlessly | Thankfully |
| Happily | Utterly | Sharply |
| Marvelously | Lawfully | Reluctantly |
| Freely | Bashfully | Increasingly |
| Furiously | Naturally | Unhappily |
| Willfully | Actually | Brightly |
| Intently | Perpetually | Curiously |
| Entirely | Powerfully | Triumphantly |
| Outwardly | Adversely | Briskly |
| Gratefully | Patiently | Crisply |
| Exactly | Famously | Terribly |
| Dearly | Gently | Pleasingly |
| Clearly | Venomously | Faithfully |
| Tenderly | Carelessly | Generously |
| Playfully | Cheerfully | Hungrily |
| Dreamily | Unfairly | Harshly |
| Disgustingly | Certainly | Delicately |
| Potentially | Slowly | Cleverly |
| Energetically | Jokingly | Pleasantly |
| Cleanly |
