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Adverbs of Manner of Expenditure

18 Words

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1.
ex
pen
sive
ly
Adverb

in a way that involves a high cost or requires a lot of money

He lives expensively in a penthouse overlooking the park.

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richly
2.
rich
ly
Adverb

in a way that shows luxury, beauty, or high cost

The palace was richly adorned with jewels and marble.

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lavishly
3.
la
vish
ly
Adverb

in a grand or luxurious way that often involves great expense

They dined lavishly at the five-star resort overlooking the ocean.

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extravagantly
4.
ext
ra
va
gant
ly
Adverb

in a way that shows no limits in spending money or using resources

She dresses extravagantly, buying designer clothes without worry.

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5.
luxuriously
Adverb

in a way that is very comfortable, elegant, and costly

They dined luxuriously at the five-star restaurant.

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6.
o
pu
lent
ly
Adverb

in a way that is luxurious, displaying great wealth or abundance

The mansion was opulently furnished with gold and velvet.

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7.
sumptuously
Adverb

in a way that shows great expense, richness, or lavishness

The palace was sumptuously decorated with silk tapestries and gilded furniture.

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generously
8.
ge
ne
rous
ly
Adverb

in a giving way, offering more than is usual or expected, especially with money, time, or resources

She donated generously to the children's hospital.

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greedily
9.
gree
di
ly
Adverb

in a manner driven by a strong and selfish desire to possess wealth, power, or advantage

The executives greedily pushed for higher bonuses despite the company's losses.

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10.
in
ex
pen
sive
ly
Adverb

in a manner that involves low cost or affordable pricing

I bought the shoes very cheaply during the sale.

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cheaply
11.
cheap
ly
Adverb

in a manner characterized by minimal expense

I bought these shoes cheaply during the sale.

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for free
12.
for free
Adverb

at no cost to the person receiving something

The charity distributed food and clothing for free to those in need.

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sparingly
13.
spa
ring
ly
Adverb

only minimally or occasionally, so as to avoid excess

Use the sauce sparingly to avoid overpowering the delicate flavors of the fish.

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14.
fru
ga
lly
Adverb

in a way that shows careful use of money or resources, avoiding waste or extravagance

She lived frugally to save enough for her studies.

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economically
15.
e
co
no
mica
lly
Adverb

in a way that shows careful and efficient use of money or resources

She manages her household economically to save money.

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16.
thrif
ti
ly
Adverb

in a way that shows careful and efficient use of money or resources

She managed her household thriftily to save for a new car.

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modestly
17.
mo
dest
ly
Adverb

in a way that avoids showing off or drawing attention to oneself

She modestly accepted the award without drawing attention to herself.

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18.
a
ffor
dab
ly
Adverb

within one's financial means

The clinic provides medical care affordably to low-income families.

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