English · suffix
-ly
in a manner
Words sharing this root
easilyWithout much difficulty or effort.effectivelyIn a way that achieves a result, or in practical effect.extremelyTo a very high degree.fairlyIn a just way or to a moderate degree.formallyOfficially or according to established rules and conventions.fortunatelyBy good luck; used to introduce a favorable fact.franklyHonestly and directly.frequentlyOften.fullyCompletely or to the greatest extent.graduallySlowly, through small changes over time.greatlyTo a large degree.highlyTo a high degree or with great approval.honestlyTruthfully and without deception.hopefullyWith hope, or used to express a desired outcome.initiallyAt the beginning.largelyMostly or to a great extent.literallyIn the exact, nonfigurative sense; also informally used for emphasis.luckilyBy good fortune.mainlyMostly or chiefly.merelyOnly; nothing more than.mostlyMainly or for the greater part.naturallyBy nature, without artificial means, or as expected.nearlyAlmost, but not quite.necessarilyAs an unavoidable result or essential condition.nicelyIn a pleasant, satisfactory, or skillful way.normallyUsually or in the expected way.notablyEspecially or in a noticeable way.obviouslyIn a way that is easy to see or understand.occasionallySometimes, but not often or regularly.originallyAt the beginning, before later changes.particularlyEspecially or to an unusual degree.perfectlyWithout fault or completely.personallyBy oneself, from one's own viewpoint, or as a matter affecting oneself.physicallyIn a way relating to the body or material things.possiblyPerhaps or in a way that could happen.practicallyAlmost, or in a useful and realistic way.preciselyExactly or with great accuracy.presumablyUsed to state what seems likely based on available information.previouslyBefore the time being discussed.primarilyMainly or most importantly.probablyLikely, though not certain.quicklyAt a fast speed or after little delay.quietlyWith little noise or without drawing attention.rapidlyVery quickly.rarelyNot often.readilyWillingly or without difficulty.reallyActually or to a strong degree.reasonablyFairly, sensibly, or to a satisfactory degree.regularlyAt repeated intervals or in a consistent pattern.respectivelyIn the same order as the people or things just mentioned.roughlyApproximately or in a harsh, uneven way.secondlyUsed to introduce the second point in a list.seriouslyIn an earnest way or to a severe degree.sharplySuddenly, distinctly, or with a harsh tone or strong effect.slightlyTo a small degree.slowlyAt a low speed or over a long time.stronglyWith great strength, intensity, or conviction.successfullyIn a way that achieves a desired result.suddenlyQuickly and unexpectedly.typicallyUsually or in a characteristic way.