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How, when, where 1

36 English words (level C1) with a simple English definition and an example sentence. In the app you can hear every word and practise with flashcards, a quiz, spelling and listening.

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EnglishMeaningExample
acousticallyin terms of soundThe hall is acoustically perfect.
acutelyvery stronglyShe was acutely aware of the danger.
aestheticallyin terms of beautyThe design is aesthetically pleasing.
aimlesslywithout a purposeWe wandered aimlessly through the streets.
amplymore than enoughShe was amply rewarded for her work.
animatedlyin a lively, excited wayThey were talking animatedly.
appallinglyextremely badlyThey were appallingly treated.
artisticallyin an artistic wayThe room is artistically decorated.
astrayaway from the right wayThe letter went astray.
baldlyin a direct, plain wayShe stated the facts baldly.
beforehandbefore something else happensCall me beforehand.
beguilinglyin a charming, attractive wayThe plan seemed beguilingly simple.
believablyin a way that can be believedThe actor played the role believably.
benignlyin a kind wayHe smiled benignly.
blithelyhappily and without worrying, often when you shouldHe blithely ignored the warnings.
bureaucraticallyin a way that follows complicated official rulesThe office is run bureaucratically.
candidlyhonestlyHe spoke candidly about his mistakes.
ceaselesslywithout stoppingShe worked ceaselessly.
chaoticallyin a confused way with no orderPeople ran chaotically in all directions.
cleanlyneatly and easilyThe bone broke cleanly.
commerciallyin terms of business and making moneyThe film was commercially successful.
compliantlyin a way that follows rules or ordersHe nodded compliantly.
conditionallyonly if certain conditions are metHe was conditionally released.
conscientiouslycarefully and with effortHe works conscientiously.
contextuallyin terms of contextThe word is contextually appropriate.
crediblyin a believable wayHe argued credibly.
crudelyin a simple, rough way; also rudelyThe sign was crudely painted.
cynicallyin a cynical wayHe smiled cynically.
damplyin a slightly wet wayHer hair hung damply.
demographicallyin terms of populationThe city is demographically diverse.
detrimentallyin a harmful wayThe changes affected sales detrimentally.
dismallyvery badlyThe plan failed dismally.
docilelyquietly and obedientlyThe dog sat docilely by the door.
domesticallyinside a country; also at homeThe car is produced domestically.
dominantlymainly; in a controlling wayThe area is dominantly rural.
dutifullyin a dutiful wayHe dutifully visited his parents.

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