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Adverbs of Manner Related to Humans - Adverbs of Seriousness and Humor
These adverbs indicate whether something is said or done seriously or humorously. They include adverbs like "sternly", "solemnly", "jokingly", etc.
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absurdly
[Adverb]
in a manner that is extremely illogical or ridiculous
Ex: The decision to cancel the event at the last minute absurdly arbitrary and poorly justified .
ridiculously
[Adverb]
in an extremely unreasonable or laughable manner
Ex: They ridiculously bad at charades , which made the game even funnier .
ironically
[Adverb]
in a way that means the opposite or as a joke, often to be funny or emphasize an unexpected outcome
ludicrously
[Adverb]
in a manner that is extremely ridiculous or laughable
Ex: Despite being warned about the storm , he ventured out in ludicrously small umbrella that offered little protection .
jokingly
[Adverb]
in a playful or humorous manner
Ex: In response to a question about his cooking skills , jokingly claimed to be a " world-class chef in the making . "
seriously
[Adverb]
without any humor or playfulness
Ex: The teacher looked at the seriously and urged them to focus on their studies for the upcoming exams .
sternly
[Adverb]
in a firm or serious manner
Ex: The coach sternly to the team , reminding them of the importance of commitment and teamwork .
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