English Adverbs Referring to "Morally Positive Behavior"

honestly

Adverb

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in a manner that is characterized by truthfulness and sincerity

directly flat frankly straight

dishonestly

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He answered the question honestly, without trying to hide anything.

She told me honestly that she didn't want to go to the event.

Grammatical Information:

adverb of manner

sincerely

Adverb

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in a manner that is characterized by genuine feelings and honesty

directly flat frankly straight

insincerely

transparently

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in a way that is easily understood, truthful, and free from attempts to hide information or motivations

directly flat frankly straight

candidly

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in an honest and straightforward manner

directly flat frankly straight

politely

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in a manner that is respectful and understanding of the needs and feelings of others

directly flat frankly straight

impolitely

civilly

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in a manner that is characterized by politeness and respect in social interactions

directly flat frankly straight

uncivilly

courteously

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in a polite, respectful, and considered manner

directly flat frankly straight

impolitely

nobly

Adverb

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in a way that is characterized by qualities of high moral principles and honor

directly flat frankly straight

selflessly

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with a focus on the well-being and interests of others

directly flat frankly straight

respectfully

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in a manner characterized by politeness, respect, and consideration toward others

directly flat frankly straight

disrespectfully

decently

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in a way that is socially acceptable and respectable

directly flat frankly straight

indecently

loyally

Adverb

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in a manner that shows one's dedication to a person, group, or cause, especially during challenging times

directly flat frankly straight

disloyally

faithfully

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in a manner characterized by loyalty, commitment, and steadfast devotion

directly flat frankly straight

unfaithfully

staunchly

Adverb

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in a manner characterized by strong loyalty and firm support

directly flat frankly straight

justly

Adverb

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in a truthful manner

directly flat frankly straight

unjustly

altruistically

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in a manner that shows one's concern for the well-being of others

directly flat frankly straight

humbly

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with a lack of pride

directly flat frankly straight

modestly

Adverb

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in a manner that lacks vanity or excessive pride

directly flat frankly straight

mercifully

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in a way that displays kindness, understanding, and a readiness to help ease suffering or distress

directly flat frankly straight

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