Adverbs of Manner

with a lot of speed

She finished the race quickly, crossing the finish line first.

at a pace that is not fast

The turtle moved slowly across the road. Examples:

cautiously and attentively, so as to avoid harm, danger, or mistakes

He carefully stepped over the icy patch.

in a way that produces a lot of noise or sound

He laughed loudly at the joke.

in a careful and gentle manner

I softly spoke words of comfort to calm her fears.

in a way that something is done without much trouble or exertion

She completed the marathon easily.

in a manner that lacks enough care or attention

He handled the fragile items carelessly, causing a few to break.

with cheerfulness and joy

The children played happily in the garden until sunset.

in a kind, tender, or considerate manner

He gently reminded her not to overwork herself.

in a way that shows great annoyance or displeasure

The customer angrily demanded a refund at the counter.

in a way that produces little or no noise

She closed the door quietly to avoid waking the baby.

in a manner that is visually, aurally, or emotionally delightful or graceful

She danced beautifully, moving with grace and elegance.

in a way that shows a good or optimistic attitude, expressing approval, joy, or support

She responded positively to the news of her promotion, expressing joy and gratitude.

used to show that something is the case and nothing more

The instructions are simply to follow the steps in order.