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Adverbs of Manner Related to Things - Adverbs of Level of Clarity

These adverbs show how direct or ambiguous something is and include adverbs like "explicitly", "straightforwardly", "tacitly", etc.

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Categorized Adverbs of Manner Referring to Things

in a way that is very clear and leaves no room for confusion or doubt

Ex: The conclusion of the research study was stated unambiguously in the report .
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simply
[Adverb]

in a straightforward manner

Ex: The problem was simply resolved by following the basic steps .
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pointedly
[Adverb]

in a direct and explicit manner, often expressing something clearly and with emphasis

Ex: The teacher pointedly reminded the students of the upcoming deadline .
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directly
[Adverb]

in a straightforward and honest manner

Ex: The speaker directly confronted the challenges faced by the organization .
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in a clear, honest, and uncomplicated manner

Ex: He addressed the issue straightforwardly, acknowledging the challenges .
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expressly
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in a clear and explicit manner, leaving no room for misunderstanding or confusion

Ex: The policy was expressly communicated to all employees .
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explicitly
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in a manner that is direct and clear

Ex: He explicitly mentioned the steps to follow in the procedure .
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frankly
[Adverb]

used when expressing an honest opinion, even though that might upset someone

Ex: Frankly, the product 's quality does not meet our expectations .
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unreservedly
[Adverb]

without holding back, concealing thoughts, or showing any reservation

Ex: He provided an unreservedly honest explanation for his actions , leaving no room for doubt .
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ambiguously
[Adverb]

in a way that is unclear, open to multiple interpretations, or lacking definite meaning

Ex: The message in the email was conveyed ambiguously, requiring clarification .
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tacitly
[Adverb]

without using explicit verbal communication

Ex: He tacitly confirmed his attendance by showing up at the meeting .
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implicitly
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in a way that is understood or suggested without being directly stated

Ex: The agreement was implicitly reached during the informal discussion .
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obliquely
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in a manner that is not direct or straightforward

Ex: She hinted obliquely at the upcoming changes without revealing details .
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meaningfully
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in a manner that indirectly expresses or implies something

Ex: The handshake was done meaningfully, symbolizing mutual respect and agreement .
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Adverbs of Manner Related to Things
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