Adverbs of Shape and Texture

Asymmetrically

[ Adverb ]

/ˌeɪsɪmˈɛtɹɪkli/

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in a way that the two sides or halves of something do not correspond in size or shape

Linearly

[ Adverb ]

/lɪniərli/ or /liniērli/

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in a straight line or in a sequence

Circularly

[ Adverb ]

/sɜrkjələrli/ or /sērkyēlērli/

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in a manner that follows or forms a circle

Thinly

[ Adverb ]

/θɪnli/ or /thinli/

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in a way that something covers a large area with a small amount or layer

Thickly

[ Adverb ]

/θɪkli/ or /thikli/

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in a way that has a lot of substance or density

Sharply

[ Adverb ]

/ʃɑ:rpli/ or /shaarpli/

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in a way that is clearly defined or distinct

Jaggedly

[ Adverb ]

/dʒˈæɡɪdli/

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in a manner that is uneven or rough in appearance

Densely

[ Adverb ]

/dɛnsli/ or /densli/

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in a manner that is closely compacted or crowded, with a high concentration of something in a given area

Compactly

[ Adverb ]

/kəmpˈæktli/

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in a closely packed or condensed manner

Rigidly

[ Adverb ]

/rɪʤɪdli/ or /rijidli/

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in a manner that is firm, inflexible, or resistant to change

Flexibly

[ Adverb ]

/flɛksəbli/ or /fleksēbli/

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in a way that can bend, adapt, or adjust easily without breaking or losing integrity

Evenly

[ Adverb ]

/i:vənli/ or /eevēnli/

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in a way that has symmetry and uniformity in proportions

Thin

[ Adverb ]

/θɪn/ or /thin/

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used to indicate that something is being applied or made in a manner that is not thick or wide

Fluidly

[ Adverb ]

/flˈuːɪdli/

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in a smooth manner that flows easily