Adverbs of Manner Related to Things - Adverbs of Shape and Texture

These adverbs describe the shape, texture, or density of an object, such as "evenly", "roughly", "compactly", etc.

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Adverbs of Manner Related to Things
unevenly [adverb]

with an irregular or ragged appearance

Ex: The painter realized that the color had been applied unevenly on the wall , creating patches of dark and light areas .

in a way that the two sides or halves of something correspond in size or shape

Ex: The building 's facade was designed symmetrically , with matching features on each side .

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

Ex: The arrangement of flowers in the vase was done asymmetrically , giving it an organic and dynamic appearance .
linearly [adverb]

in a straight line or in a sequence

Ex: The gears in the machine rotated linearly , transferring motion in a straight path .
circularly [adverb]

in a manner that follows or forms a circle

Ex: The wheels of the bicycle rotated circularly as it moved along the path .
thinly [adverb]

in a way that involves few people, objects, or elements spread over a large area

Ex: The area is thinly populated due to its remote location .
thickly [adverb]

in a way that has a lot of substance or density

Ex: The population was thickly clustered in the urban center .
sharply [adverb]

in a way that is clearly defined or distinct

Ex: The lines in the artwork were drawn sharply , defining the shapes with precision .
squarely [adverb]

in a direct and straightforward manner

Ex: The responsibility for the project falls squarely on the team leader .
jaggedly [adverb]

in a manner that is uneven or rough in appearance

Ex: The mountain range rose jaggedly against the horizon , with peaks and ridges .
roughly [adverb]

with less attention to detail, indicating a casual approach

Ex: The sculptor carved the statue roughly to achieve a raw and natural texture .
coarsely [adverb]

with a rough texture

Ex: The gravel driveway was spread coarsely , providing traction for vehicles .
densely [adverb]

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

Ex: The bookshelf was densely packed with books , leaving little empty space .
compactly [adverb]

in a closely packed or condensed manner

Ex: The laptop was stored compactly in the small bag for easy portability .
rigidly [adverb]

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

Ex: The tree branches were frozen rigidly after the winter storm .
flexibly [adverb]

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

Ex: The dancer 's limbs moved flexibly , flowing with the rhythm of the music as she performed on stage .
evenly [adverb]

in a way that has symmetry and uniformity in proportions

Ex: The stitches in the fabric were sewn evenly for a neat and polished appearance .
thin [adverb]

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

Ex:
narrowly [adverb]

with a small width or range

Ex: The path led narrowly through the dense thicket of bushes .
fluidly [adverb]

in a smooth manner that flows easily

Ex: The molten lava poured fluidly from the volcanic vent , carving out new paths as it flowed downhill .