Adverbs of Seriousness and Humor

absurdly

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/əb.sɜrd.li/ or /ēb.sērd.li/

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in a manner that is extremely illogical or ridiculous

ironically

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/aɪ.rɑ.nɪk.li/ or /ai.raa.nik.li/

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in a way that means the opposite or as a joke, often to be funny or emphasize an unexpected outcome

hilariously

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in an extremely funny or amusing manner

comically

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/kɑ.mɪ.kə.li/ or /kaa.mi.kē.li/

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in a funny or amusing way, often with the intention of making people laugh

ludicrously

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/lu.dək.rəs.li/ or /loo.dēk.rēs.li/

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in a manner that is extremely ridiculous or laughable

laughably

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/lbli/ or /lbli/

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in a way that is so ridiculous that it makes one laugh

facetiously

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/fə.si.ʃəs.li/ or /fē.si.shēs.li/

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in a playful or joking manner

cartoonishly

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/kɑ:r.tu:.nɪʃ.li/ or /kaar.too.nish.li/

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in an exaggerated, humorous, and often unrealistic style

seriously

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/sɪ.riəs.li/ or /si.riēs.li/

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without any humor or playfulness

sternly

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/stɜrn.li/ or /stērn.li/

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in a firm or serious manner

solemnly

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/sɔ.ləm.li/ or /saw.lēm.li/

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in a serious manner, often with a sense of deep sincerity

soberly

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/soʊ.bɜr.li/ or /sooo.bēr.li/

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in a serious and calm manner

grimly

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/grɪm.li/ or /grim.li/

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in a manner that is severe, serious, and often suggests a feeling of worry