Ly suffix meaning
The suffix "ly" generally means ‘in this way’ or describes a manner of being.
Words with the suffix ‘ly’
Here are a few commonly used words which have suffix Ly. The meanings of the words are also given for the convenience of students.
- Actual + ly = Actually. As the truths or facts of a situation; really
- Adequate + ly = Adequately. To a satisfactory or acceptable extent
- Additional + ly = Additionally. As an extra factor or circumstance
- Adjacent + ly = Adjacently. Lying near or close; adjoining; neighboring
- Adorable + ly = Adorably. In a way that inspires great affection
- Adverse + ly = Adversely. In a way that prevents success or development
- Affordable + ly = Affordably. Believed to be within one’s financial means
- Aleeged + ly = Allegedly. used to convey that something is claimed to be the case or have taken place, although there is no proof.
- Alternative + ly = Alternatively. As another option or possibility
- Annual + ly = Annually. Once a year; every year
- Apparent + ly = Apparently. As far as one knows or can see
- Arguable + ly = Arguably. It may be argued
- Believable + ly = Believably. In a believable way
- Blissful + ly = Blissfully. In a manner characterised by extreme happiness or joy
- Brief + ly = Briefly. For a short time
- Calm + ly = Calmly. Without agitation or strong emotion
- Careful + ly = Carefully. in a way that deliberately avoids harm or errors
- Cautious + ly = Cautiously. In a way that deliberately avoids potential problems or dangers
- Collective + ly = Collectively. As a whole; as a group
- Comfortable + ly = Comfortably. On a physically relaxed way that is free from constraint
- Comparative + ly = Comparatively. To a moderate degree as compared to something else; relatively
- Convincing + ly = Convincingly. In a way that causes someone to believe that something is true or real
- Conscious + ly = Consciously. In a deliberate and intentional way
- Cute + ly = Cutely. In an attractive manner
- Dear + ly = Dearly. Something that is very much
- Decisive + ly = Decisively. In a way that shows the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively
- Definite + ly = Definitely. Without doubt
- Deliberate + ly = deliberately. Consciously and intentionally; or on purpose
- Diagonal + ly = Diagonally. In a diagonal direction
- Discreet + ly = Discreetly. in a careful and prudent manner, especially in order to keep something confidential or to avoid embarrassment
- Discrete + ly = Discretely. Separately and individually
- Divine + ly = Divinely. By the power of God
- Eager + ly = Eagerly. Used to emphasize a strong desire to do or have something
- Easy + ly = Easily. Without difficulty or effort
- Efficient +ly = Efficiently. In a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense
- Favourable + ly = Favourably. To the advantage of someone or something
- Firm + ly = Firmly. With little possibility of movement
- Gentle + ly = Gently. With a mild, kind or tender manner
- Glad + ly = Gladly. Willingly or eagerly
- Graceful + ly = Gracefully. In an attractively elegant way
- Happy + ly = Happily. In a happy way
- Habitual + ly = Habitually. A way of habit; customarily
- Impatient + ly = Impatiently. In a restlessly eager manner
- Incredible + ly = Incredibly. Impossible to believe
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