English Adverbs Referring to "Manner of Expression"

sarcastically

Adverb

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in an insincere or mocking manner, or with a tone that conveys the opposite of the literal meaning of the remark

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She sarcastically remarked, "Oh, what a surprise," when he showed up late again.

After the team lost the game, the coach commented sarcastically, "Great job, everyone," highlighting their poor performance.

verbatim

Adverb

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exactly as spoken or written originally without any changes or additions

Grammatical Information:

interrogative adverb

fluently

Adverb

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in an easy, effortless, and correct manner

articulately

Adverb

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in a manner which something is expressed with clear and effortless speech or writing

inarticulately

eloquently

Adverb

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in a way that utilizes language to send a strong and clear message, especially when one is speaking in public

ineloquently

Grammatical Information:

interrogative adverb

affirmatively

Adverb

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in a way that shows agreement or approval

coherently

Adverb

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in a logical, clear, and orderly way

incoherently

Adverb

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in a disorganized, unclear, or illogical manner

coherently

conversationally

Adverb

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in a manner which something is expressed or done in a style similar to informal and everyday conversation

euphemistically

Adverb

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used when something is expressed using mild or indirect language to convey a message softer

metaphorically

Adverb

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in a manner that uses a word or phrase to convey a meaning beyond its literal interpretation

Grammatical Information:

interrogative adverb

figuratively

Adverb

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in a way that is more imaginative, symbolic and not its literal meaning

literally

colloquially

Adverb

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in a conversational or informal manner

cogently

Adverb

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in a clear, logical, and persuasive manner

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