Adverbs of Manner Related to Humans - Adverbs of Manner of Expression

These adverbs indicate the manner or intention with which something is uttered or expressed, such as "sarcastically", "affirmatively", "figuratively", etc.

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Adverbs of Manner Related to Humans

in a way that uses irony to mock or convey contempt

Ex: " Lovely weather we 're having , " she remarked sarcastically as the rain poured .
verbatim [adverb]

in exactly the same words as used originally

Ex:
fluently [adverb]

in a way that shows ease and skill in expressing thoughts clearly and smoothly

Ex: The lawyer argued her case fluently in court .

in a way that expresses ideas or feelings clearly and effectively

Ex: He expressed his concerns articulately , making sure everyone understood .
eloquently [adverb]

in a way that expresses ideas or feelings clearly, persuasively, and with great effectiveness

Ex: He argued eloquently for human rights during the conference .

in a way that shows agreement or approval

Ex: He answered affirmatively when offered the chance to lead the project .
coherently [adverb]

in a manner that is logical and consistent, especially regarding arguments, ideas, or plans

Ex: To win the debate , you need to argue your case coherently .

in a disorganized or illogical way that lacks clarity or structure

Ex: The report presents data incoherently , without any clear pattern .

in an informal or casual style, typical of everyday speech

Ex: He answered the questions conversationally , avoiding technical jargon .

by using a mild or indirect expression to avoid saying something harsh or unpleasant

Ex: Politicians often speak euphemistically about difficult policies to make them more acceptable .

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

Ex: Metaphorically calling the company a sinking ship captured its financial struggles .

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

Ex: The room was figuratively buzzing with tension before the announcement .

in a conversational or informal manner

Ex: That part of the city is colloquially called " the belly of the beast . "
cogently [adverb]

in a clear, logical, and convincing manner, especially when presenting an argument or reasoning

Ex: He cogently summarized the report 's main findings in under five minutes .