Adverbs with the suffix "-ly" (1,000)

This morpheme tends to mean "to act in a way that is?". Some of the most representative words that include it are: kindly, decently, firmly. It's typically applied to adverbs.

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  • only
  • really
  • probably
  • actually
  • particularly
  • usually
  • certainly
  • especially
  • simply
  • clearly
  • finally
  • recently
  • quickly
  • generally
  • nearly
  • suddenly
  • obviously
  • exactly
  • immediately
  • easily
  • highly
  • eventually
  • fully
  • directly
  • slightly
  • hardly
  • completely
  • normally
  • relatively
  • apparently
  • merely
  • early
  • slowly
  • largely
  • currently
  • possibly
  • mainly
  • carefully
  • previously
  • entirely
  • extremely
  • fairly
  • increasingly
  • equally
  • surely
  • frequently
  • totally
  • absolutely
  • necessarily
  • partly
  • seriously
  • widely
  • properly
  • closely
  • effectively
  • unfortunately
  • strongly
  • rapidly
  • similarly
  • originally
  • virtually
  • perfectly
  • badly
  • significantly
  • naturally
  • rarely
  • heavily
  • occasionally
  • quietly
  • regularly
  • firmly
  • mostly
  • initially
  • gently
  • shortly
  • specifically
  • subsequently
  • essentially
  • gradually
  • deeply
  • precisely
  • successfully
  • greatly
  • respectively
  • presumably
  • briefly
  • truly
  • primarily
  • basically
  • definitely
  • inevitably
  • reasonably
  • constantly
  • considerably
  • ultimately
  • approximately
  • secondly
  • readily
  • automatically
  • deliberately
  • newly
  • personally
  • surprisingly
  • commonly
  • purely
  • sufficiently
  • consequently
  • potentially
  • notably
  • undoubtedly
  • sharply
  • roughly
  • accordingly
  • softly
  • wholly
  • barely
  • formally
  • namely
  • typically
  • thoroughly
  • traditionally
  • formerly
  • mentally
  • strictly
  • physically
  • literally
  • specially
  • correctly
  • sadly
  • lightly
  • hopefully
  • desperately
  • locally
  • officially
  • separately
  • severely
  • simultaneously
  • alternatively
  • happily
  • firstly
  • substantially
  • politically
  • safely
  • exclusively
  • solely
  • consistently
  • tightly
  • steadily
  • fortunately
  • broadly
  • publicly
  • scarcely
  • freely
  • invariably
  • instantly
  • differently
  • dramatically
  • socially
  • actively
  • remarkably
  • rightly
  • reportedly
  • evidently
  • accurately
  • honestly
  • genuinely
  • independently
  • daily
  • practically
  • importantly
  • continually
  • positively
  • explicitly
  • partially
  • neatly
  • repeatedly
  • temporarily
  • utterly
  • predominantly
  • beautifully
  • permanently
  • openly
  • seemingly
  • privately
  • ideally
  • comparatively
  • swiftly
  • terribly
  • abruptly
  • adequately
  • legally
  • jointly
  • sincerely
  • individually
  • annually
  • efficiently
  • silently
  • bitterly
  • allegedly
  • indirectly
  • angrily
  • incidentally
  • technically
  • sexually
  • economically
  • unusually
  • loudly
  • ironically
  • strangely
  • presently
  • duly
  • principally
  • smoothly
  • promptly
  • frankly
  • nicely
  • supposedly
  • reluctantly
  • comfortably
  • exceptionally
  • extensively
  • curiously
  • appropriately
  • continuously
  • unexpectedly
  • fundamentally
  • financially
  • kindly
  • urgently
  • fiercely
  • lately
  • conversely
  • enormously
  • hastily
  • poorly
  • historically
  • distinctly
  • thirdly
  • incredibly
  • preferably
  • radically
  • wildly
  • progressively
  • calmly
  • systematically
  • violently
  • brightly
  • vigorously
  • chiefly
  • plainly
  • admittedly
  • casually
  • narrowly
  • politely
  • evenly
  • faintly
  • oddly
  • suitably
  • internationally
  • interestingly
  • secretly
  • finely
  • emotionally
  • eagerly
  • luckily
  • freshly
  • painfully
  • markedly
  • cautiously
  • thoughtfully
  • commercially
  • nervously
  • centrally
  • wrongly
  • immensely
  • consciously
  • mutually
  • arguably
  • loosely
  • proudly
  • conveniently
  • environmentally
  • anxiously
  • profoundly
  • mildly
  • expressly
  • internally
  • instinctively
  • critically
  • universally
  • visually
  • furiously
  • theoretically
  • morally
  • dangerously
  • additionally
  • warmly
  • infinitely
  • logically
  • momentarily
  • intensely
  • cheerfully
  • extraordinarily
  • impatiently
  • satisfactorily
  • grimly
  • likely
  • implicitly
  • collectively
  • coldly
  • accidentally
  • uniquely
  • confidently
  • overwhelmingly
  • brilliantly
  • illegally
  • unanimously
  • wonderfully
  • professionally
  • indefinitely
  • patiently
  • thankfully
  • understandably
  • statistically
  • vastly
  • voluntarily
  • notoriously
  • vividly
  • wearily
  • unduly
  • cheaply
  • briskly
  • willingly
  • pleasantly
  • unnecessarily
  • spontaneously
  • favourably
  • generously
  • enthusiastically
  • sensibly
  • paradoxically
  • hurriedly
  • marginally
  • powerfully
  • lastly
  • usefully
  • decidedly
  • stiffly
  • richly
  • moderately
  • inherently
  • adversely
  • drastically
  • ostensibly
  • hopelessly
  • faithfully
  • thinly
  • helplessly
  • characteristically
  • acutely
  • uncomfortably
  • weakly
  • vertically
  • exceedingly
  • frantically
  • periodically
  • intently
  • routinely
  • intimately
  • coolly
  • drily
  • grossly
  • variously
  • excessively
  • remotely
  • visibly
  • peacefully
  • awfully
  • thickly
  • wisely
  • endlessly
  • jolly
  • amazingly
  • randomly
  • superbly
  • forcibly
  • flatly
  • gratefully
  • awkwardly
  • boldly
  • suspiciously
  • crucially
  • harshly
  • uneasily
  • realistically
  • culturally
  • unsuccessfully
  • hugely
  • correspondingly
  • unconsciously
  • subtly
  • securely
  • passionately
  • tentatively
  • ordinarily
  • dearly
  • doubly
  • predictably
  • delicately
  • genetically
  • geographically
  • strikingly
  • wryly
  • objectively
  • noticeably
  • steeply
  • horribly
  • massively
  • clinically
  • artificially
  • prominently
  • ruefully
  • inadvertently
  • intellectually
  • bravely
  • knowingly
  • sweetly
  • keenly
  • superficially
  • externally
  • discreetly
  • unfairly
  • miserably
  • gravely
  • tremendously
  • peculiarly
  • informally
  • convincingly
  • unwittingly
  • conventionally
  • defiantly
  • rigidly
  • modestly
  • uniformly
  • decisively
  • bluntly
  • gladly
  • blindly
  • aggressively
  • lovingly
  • psychologically
  • mysteriously
  • sympathetically
  • skilfully
  • emphatically
  • reliably
  • solemnly
  • experimentally
  • smartly
  • brutally
  • prematurely
  • resolutely
  • unreasonably
  • conceivably
  • legitimately
  • warily
  • dimly
  • relentlessly
  • gaily
  • incorrectly
  • strategically
  • darkly
  • vitally
  • cleverly
  • irritably
  • savagely
  • horizontally
  • idly
  • mechanically
  • overtly
  • uncertainly
  • inwardly
  • intrinsically
  • persistently
  • squarely
  • densely
  • earnestly
  • manually
  • miraculously
  • triumphantly
  • admirably
  • innocently
  • popularly
  • electronically
  • noisily
  • cruelly
  • crossly
  • elegantly
  • aptly
  • busily
  • graphically
  • selectively
  • forcefully
  • nominally
  • rigorously
  • disproportionately
  • hotly
  • crudely
  • effortlessly
  • intentionally
  • ruthlessly
  • infrequently
  • mistakenly
  • alternately
  • rationally
  • arbitrarily
  • regrettably
  • falsely
  • blankly
  • unhappily
  • conspicuously
  • scientifically
  • solidly
  • chemically
  • tragically
  • eminently
  • lazily
  • vehemently
  • inextricably
  • materially
  • speedily
  • unquestionably
  • latterly
  • inexorably
  • involuntarily
  • huskily
  • habitually
  • patently
  • pointedly
  • alarmingly
  • gracefully
  • stubbornly
  • gingerly
  • verbally
  • blatantly
  • justifiably
  • carelessly
  • astonishingly
  • unequivocally
  • affectionately
  • structurally
  • proportionately
  • biologically
  • intermittently
  • belatedly
  • tenderly
  • inadequately
  • gloomily
  • empirically
  • indignantly
  • manifestly
  • amply
  • defensively
  • justly
  • ideologically
  • spectacularly
  • absently
  • doubtfully
  • sternly
  • grudgingly
  • mercifully
  • wistfully
  • comprehensively
  • singly
  • singularly
  • liberally
  • succinctly
  • profitably
  • expertly
  • intuitively
  • numerically
  • constitutionally
  • apologetically
  • hesitantly
  • impossibly
  • ridiculously
  • fondly
  • meticulously
  • heartily
  • absurdly
  • madly
  • successively
  • reputedly
  • abundantly
  • orally
  • symbolically
  • intensively
  • unambiguously
  • fatally
  • foolishly
  • concurrently
  • supremely
  • wholeheartedly
  • spiritually
  • attractively
  • academically
  • soundly
  • breathlessly
  • unilaterally
  • fervently
  • insufficiently
  • overly
  • electrically
  • painstakingly
  • unnaturally
  • delightfully
  • functionally
  • recklessly
  • mathematically
  • sarcastically
  • shyly
  • dreadfully
  • provisionally
  • truthfully
  • elaborately
  • outwardly
  • splendidly
  • determinedly
  • handsomely
  • curtly
  • passively
  • unlawfully
  • perpetually
  • categorically
  • conclusively
  • sorely
  • unbelievably
  • qualitatively
  • respectfully
  • musically
  • diagonally
  • impressively
  • restlessly
  • democratically
  • obediently
  • lavishly
  • merrily
  • self-consciously
  • retrospectively
  • reassuringly
  • scornfully
  • meekly
  • undeniably
  • tactfully
  • hoarsely
  • ominously
  • unmistakably
  • shakily
  • helpfully
  • terminally
  • militarily
  • deftly
  • chronically
  • lawfully
  • clumsily
  • marvellously
  • incredulously
  • abnormally
  • exquisitely
  • medically
  • magically
  • viciously
  • magnificently
  • dismissively
  • sparingly
  • purposefully
  • distantly
  • surreptitiously
  • intelligently
  • constructively
  • plausibly
  • deceptively
  • semantically
  • stupidly
  • contemptuously
  • appreciably
  • fourthly
  • sparsely
  • starkly
  • precariously
  • subconsciously
  • irregularly
  • classically
  • cynically
  • cleanly
  • sourly
  • obliquely
  • irrevocably
  • distinctively
  • meaningfully
  • wilfully
  • fearfully
  • summarily
  • conceptually
  • philosophically
  • rudely
  • indiscriminately
  • guiltily
  • energetically
  • linguistically
  • rhythmically
  • scrupulously
  • jealously
  • feebly
  • decently
  • fractionally
  • expectantly
  • competitively
  • humbly
  • laterally
  • fortnightly
  • laboriously
  • improperly
  • encouragingly
  • strenuously
  • graciously
  • approvingly
  • coincidentally
  • metaphorically
  • inappropriately
  • ecologically
  • educationally
  • imperfectly
  • instantaneously
  • inexplicably
  • immaculately
  • assiduously
  • hungrily
  • unofficially
  • shrewdly
  • uncontrollably
  • sensitively
  • negligently
  • inversely
  • unsteadily
  • gloriously
  • famously
  • imperceptibly
  • responsibly
  • fleetingly
  • gleefully
  • grammatically
  • blithely
  • appreciatively
  • dully
  • spatially
  • mercilessly
  • sardonically
  • contentedly
  • purposely
  • courteously
  • tartly
  • tersely
  • mockingly
  • unsurprisingly
  • eternally
  • perilously
  • unconditionally
  • bleakly
  • unevenly
  • startlingly
  • brusquely
  • wickedly
  • unashamedly
  • creatively
  • doggedly
  • dishonestly
  • regretfully
  • avidly
  • globally
  • lamely
  • organically
  • unfavourably
  • deliciously
  • anonymously
  • eloquently
  • embarrassingly
  • aesthetically
  • aimlessly
  • demonstrably
  • compulsorily
  • impeccably
  • disastrously
  • blissfully
  • unwillingly
  • appallingly
  • crisply
  • diligently
  • imaginatively
  • fluently
  • disturbingly
  • immeasurably
  • tastefully
  • funnily
  • unbearably
  • attentively
  • racially
  • smugly
  • roundly
  • tirelessly
  • conscientiously
  • maliciously
  • linearly
  • disappointingly
  • quantitatively
  • technologically
  • regionally
  • perversely
  • deservedly
  • amiably
  • refreshingly
  • mightily
  • unpleasantly
  • menacingly
  • greedily
  • indecently
  • irresistibly
  • uncharacteristically
  • blandly
  • sleepily
  • ably
  • profusely
  • sequentially
  • sheepishly
  • yearly
  • expensively
  • soothingly
  • covertly
  • domestically
  • vainly
  • wrongfully
  • despairingly
  • methodically
  • incessantly
  • accusingly
  • pathetically
  • playfully
  • distally
  • charmingly
  • quarterly
  • hysterically
  • outstandingly
  • grandly
  • unobtrusively
  • unaccountably
  • quizzically
  • bodily
  • needlessly
  • apprehensively
  • soberly
  • slyly
  • persuasively
  • admiringly
  • dreamily
  • seasonally
  • alphabetically
  • snugly
  • frighteningly
  • gruffly
  • feverishly
  • subjectively
  • airily
  • posthumously
  • unacceptably
  • cunningly
  • nonchalantly
  • proportionally
  • romantically
  • analytically
  • erroneously
  • administratively
  • unkindly
  • customarily
  • glumly
  • obligingly
  • syntactically
  • artistically
  • unintentionally
  • religiously
  • chronologically
  • woefully
  • grotesquely
  • haphazardly
  • prudently
  • humanly
  • minutely
  • exhaustively
  • obsessively
  • incongruously
  • ludicrously
  • obstinately
  • impulsively
  • unceremoniously
  • amicably
  • unjustly
  • stoutly
  • serenely
  • competently
  • steadfastly
  • histologically
  • excellently
  • ethnically
  • studiously
  • uncritically
  • endoscopically
  • stylistically
  • prettily
  • stunningly
  • outrageously
  • unwisely
  • validly
  • memorably
  • controversially
  • icily
  • hideously
  • ferociously
  • eerily
  • diplomatically
  • intravenously
  • dismally
  • joyfully
  • dynamically
  • pitifully
  • reflectively
  • criminally
  • tidily
  • loyally
  • optimistically
  • dryly
  • weekly
  • improbably
  • coherently
  • limply
  • diametrically
  • acidly
  • identically
  • protectively
  • depressingly
  • provocatively
  • causally
  • mischievously
  • confusingly
  • dubiously
  • shamelessly
  • questioningly
  • definitively
  • leisurely
  • naively
  • confidentially
  • convulsively
  • derisively
  • threateningly
  • jokingly
  • devastatingly
  • consecutively
  • nightly
  • preferentially
  • frightfully
  • sporadically
  • erratically
  • indifferently
  • rightfully
  • furtively
  • flexibly
  • healthily
  • inordinately
  • speculatively
  • proximally
  • inescapably
  • unknowingly
  • agreeably
  • tactically
  • architecturally
  • tantalisingly
  • languidly
  • wordlessly
  • ritually
  • stealthily
  • irretrievably
  • remorselessly
  • staunchly
  • surgically
  • beneficially
  • painlessly
  • reverently
  • nobly
  • resentfully
  • candidly
  • moodily
  • mortally

Note: these words have been obtained from Wiktionary and have been classified and improved through automated computer linguistics processes.

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