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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unambiguously [adverb]

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

Ex: The terms of the contract were unambiguously defined to avoid misunderstandings .

simply [adverb]

in a straightforward manner

Ex: The meal was prepared simply , using fresh ingredients without fancy techniques .

pointedly [adverb]

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

Ex: The speaker pointedly emphasized the key points of the presentation .

directly [adverb]

in a straightforward and honest manner

Ex: He answered the question directly , without hesitation .

straightforwardly [adverb]

in a clear, honest, and uncomplicated manner

Ex: The manager communicated straightforwardly about the changes in policy .

expressly [adverb]

in a clear and explicit manner, leaving no room for misunderstanding or confusion

Ex: The contract expressly outlined the terms and conditions .

explicitly [adverb]

in a manner that is direct and clear

Ex: The policy was explicitly communicated to all employees .

frankly [adverb]

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

Ex: Frankly speaking , the company is facing financial challenges .

unreservedly [adverb]

without holding back, concealing thoughts, or showing any reservation

Ex: The proposal was rejected unreservedly by the board , citing concerns about potential risks .

ambiguously [adverb]

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

Ex: The instructions were given ambiguously , leading to varied implementations .

tacitly [adverb]

without using explicit verbal communication

Ex: The team members tacitly accepted the changes to the project .

implicitly [adverb]

in a way that is understood or suggested without being directly stated

Ex: The decision was implicitly communicated through the manager 's actions .

obliquely [adverb]

in a manner that is not direct or straightforward

Ex: The manager discussed the budget obliquely , avoiding specific numbers .

meaningfully [adverb]

in a manner that indirectly expresses or implies something

Ex: She responded meaningfully , addressing the underlying concerns .

Adverbs of Manner Related to Things
Adverbs of Manner of Change	Adverbs of Speed	Adverbs of Temporal Manner	Adverbs of Coincidence
Adverbs of Using Tools and Methods	Adverbs of Shape and Texture	Adverbs of Safety and Danger	Adverbs of Confidentiality
Adverbs of Level of Detail	Adverbs of Level of Clarity	Adverbs of Noticeability	Adverbs of Brightness and Darkness
Adverbs of Similarity and Difference	Adverbs of Regularity and Irregularity