Random adverb generator

Adverbs describe how, when or where something happens, like quickly or gently. Get random adverbs with meanings and examples, from 990 real English words.

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Adverbs: 24 examples

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  • additionally adverbIn addition, by way of addition; furthermore.
  • confidently adverbWith confidence; in a confident manner.
  • consistently adverbIn a systematic or consistent manner.
  • definitely adverbWithout question and beyond doubt.
  • deliberately adverbWith intention; in an intentional manner.
  • horribly adverbOf a dreadful kind.
  • illegally adverbIn an illegal manner.
  • immediately adverbWithout delay or hesitation; with no time intervening.
  • increasingly adverbAdvancing in amount or intensity.
  • peacefully adverbIn a peaceful manner.
  • perfectly adverbCompletely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers.
  • personally adverbAs yourself.
  • potentially adverbWith a possibility of becoming actual.
  • proudly adverbWith pride; in a proud manner.
  • purely adverbRestricted to something.
  • secretly adverbIn secrecy; not openly.
  • sharply adverbIn an aggressive manner.
  • sic adverbIntentionally so written (used after a printed word or phrase).
  • socially adverbBy or with respect to society.
  • specifically adverbIn distinction from others.
  • totally adverbTo a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly').
  • usually adverbUnder normal conditions.
  • verbally adverbAs a verb.
  • visually adverbWith respect to vision.

About this list

Adverbs describe how, when or where something happens, like quickly or gently. Each word is shown in its dictionary form (for example "run", not "running") with its most common meaning first. Use them for improv prompts, writing practice and grammar lessons.

Words in this list990
Easy / medium / hard159 / 299 / 532
Average length9.3 letters
Average syllables3.4
Longest common oneenvironmentally (15 letters)

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Frequently asked questions

How many adverbs are there?
This generator draws from 990 adverbs. "Common" uses the 458 most familiar ones; switch to "All" for the full list.
Where do the words and meanings come from?
The meanings and example sentences come from WordNet, the free English dictionary database from Princeton University. Word frequency comes from the open wordfreq project, and syllable counts from the CMU Pronouncing Dictionary. See how it works.
Is it really random?
Yes. Words are picked with your browser's secure random number generator (the Web Crypto API), and one batch never repeats a word.
Is it suitable for kids and classrooms?
Yes. We removed swear words, slurs and adult terms from the whole list, so it is safe to use with children and on a projector.