English · suffix
-ly
in a specified manner
Words sharing this root
absolutelyCompletely or without qualification.actuallyIn fact, often contrary to what was expected.apparentlyAccording to what seems true or what has been reported.approximatelyClose to a stated amount, time, or value.badlyIn an unsatisfactory way or to a serious degree.basicallyIn the most important respects or simplest terms.brieflyFor a short time or in few words.carefullyWith attention to avoiding mistakes or harm.certainlyWithout doubt; also used to express definite agreement.clearlyIn a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand.closelyWith little separation or with careful attention.commonlyFrequently or by many people.completelyIn every part or respect; entirely.constantlyAll the time or very frequently.correctlyWithout error or in the proper way.deeplyTo a great depth or with strong feeling.definitelyWithout doubt or uncertainty.deliberatelyIntentionally or with careful, unhurried action.differentlyIn a way that is not the same.directlyWithout an intervening step, delay, or change of direction.entirelyCompletely; in every respect.equallyTo the same degree or in equal shares.exactlyPrecisely; without any difference or error.gentlyWith little force or with kindness and care.happilyWith happiness or willingness, or by good fortune.hardlyAlmost not at all.heavilyWith great weight, force, amount, or involvement.immediatelyWithout delay or with nothing in between.increasinglyMore and more as time passes.inevitablyIn a way that cannot be avoided.loudlyWith a high volume of sound.newlyRecently or for the first time.partlyTo some extent, but not completely.properlyCorrectly or in a suitable way.purelyOnly or entirely.recentlyNot long ago.relativelyIn comparison with something else.sadlyWith sadness, or used to express regret about a fact.shortlySoon, briefly, or in an abrupt manner.significantlyTo an important degree or in a way that conveys meaning.similarlyIn a similar way.simplyIn an uncomplicated way, or merely.subsequentlyAfterward; at a later time.surelyCertainly, or used to express strong expectation or seek agreement.surprisinglyIn a way that is unexpected.terriblyVery badly or to a very great degree.totallyCompletely.trulyGenuinely or accurately.ultimatelyIn the end or at the most basic level.unfortunatelyUsed to express regret about an undesirable fact.usuallyOn most occasions.virtuallyAlmost entirely, or through computer technology rather than physical presence.widelyOver a large area, among many people, or to a great extent.