Adverbs Starting with D

Dabblingly (adv.) In a dabbling manner.

Daily (adv.) Every day; day by day; as, a thing happens daily.

Daintily (adv.) In a dainty manner; nicely; scrupulously; fastidiously; deliciously; prettily.

Damnably (adv.) In a manner to incur severe censure, condemnation, or punishment.

Damnably (adv.) Odiously; detestably; excessively.

Darkling (adv.) In the dark.

Darkly (adv.) With imperfect light, clearness, or knowledge; obscurely; dimly; blindly; uncertainly.

Darkly (adv.) With a dark, gloomy, cruel, or menacing look.

Dartingly (adv.) Like a dart; rapidly.

Dashingly (adv.) Conspicuously; showily.

Datively (adv.) As a gift.

Dazzlingly (adv.) In a dazzling manner.

Dead (adv.) To a degree resembling death; to the last degree; completely; wholly.

Deadly (adv.) In a manner resembling, or as if produced by, death.

Deadly (adv.) In a manner to occasion death; mortally.

Deadly (adv.) In an implacable manner; destructively.

Deadly (adv.) Extremely.

Deafly (adv.) Without sense of sounds; obscurely.

Dear (adv.) Dearly; at a high price.

Dearly (adv.) In a dear manner; with affection; heartily; earnestly; as, to love one dearly.

Dearly (adv.) At a high rate or price; grievously.

Dearly (adv.) Exquisitely.

Deathly (adv.) Deadly; as, deathly pale or sick.

Deathward (adv.) Toward death.

Debasingly (adv.) In a manner to debase.

Debatefully (adv.) With contention.

Debatingly (adv.) In the manner of a debate.

Debauchedly (adv.) In a profligate manner.

Debonairly (adv.) Courteously; elegantly.

Deceitfully (adv.) With intent to deceive.

Deceivably (adv.) In a deceivable manner.

Deceptively (adv.) In a manner to deceive.

Decidedly (adv.) In a decided manner; indisputably; clearly; thoroughly.

Decimally (adv.) By tens; by means of decimals.

Declaratively (adv.) By distinct assertion; not impliedly; in the form of a declaration.

Declaratorily (adv.) In a declaratory manner.

Declaredly (adv.) Avowedly; explicitly.

Decretorily (adv.) In a decretory or definitive manner; by decree.

Decumbently (adv.) In a decumbent posture.

Decursively (adv.) In a decursive manner.

Decussately (adv.) In a decussate manner.

Decussatively (adv.) Crosswise; in the form of an X.

Deducibly (adv.) By deduction.

Deductively (adv.) By deduction; by way of inference; by consequence.

Deep (adv.) To a great depth; with depth; far down; profoundly; deeply.

Deeply (adv.) At or to a great depth; far below the surface; as, to sink deeply.

Deeply (adv.) Profoundly; thoroughly; not superficially; in a high degree; intensely; as, deeply skilled in ethics.

Deeply (adv.) Very; with a tendency to darkness of color.

Deeply (adv.) Gravely; with low or deep tone; as, a deeply toned instrument.

Deeply (adv.) With profound skill; with art or intricacy; as, a deeply laid plot or intrigue.

Defamingly (adv.) In a defamatory manner.

Defensively (adv.) On the defensive.

Deferentially (adv.) With deference.

Definitely (adv.) In a definite manner; with precision; precisely; determinately.

Definitively (adv.) In a definitive manner.

Defly (adv.) Deftly.

Deftly (adv.) Aptly; fitly; dexterously; neatly.

Degenerately (adv.) In a degenerate manner; unworthily.

Degenerously (adv.) Basely.

Degradingly (adv.) In a degrading manner.

Deictically (adv.) In a manner to show or point out; directly; absolutely; definitely.

Deistically (adv.) After the manner of deists.

Dejectly (adv.) Dejectedly.

Delayingly (adv.) By delays.

Deliberately (adv.) With careful consideration, or deliberation; circumspectly; warily; not hastily or rashly; slowly; as, a purpose deliberately formed.

Deliberatively (adv.) In a deliberative manner; circumspectly; considerately.

Delicately (adv.) In a delicate manner.

Deliciously (adv.) Delightfully; as, to feed deliciously; to be deliciously entertained.

Delightedly (adv.) With delight; gladly.

Delinquently (adv.) So as to fail in duty.

Deliverly (adv.) Actively; quickly; nimbly.

Demissly (adv.) In a humble manner.

Democratically (adv.) In a democratic manner.

Demoniacally (adv.) In a demoniacal manner.

Demonstrably (adv.) In a demonstrable manner; incontrovertibly; clearly.

Demonstratively (adv.) In a manner fitted to demonstrate; clearly; convincingly; forcibly.

Demurely (adv.) In a demure manner; soberly; gravely; -- now, commonly, with a mere show of gravity or modesty.

Denominationally (adv.) In a denominational manner; by denomination or sect.

Denominatively (adv.) By denomination.

Densely (adv.) In a dense, compact manner.

Dentately (adv.) In a dentate or toothed manner; as, dentately ciliated, etc.

Denyingly (adv.) In the manner of one denies a request.

Dependently (adv.) In a dependent manner.

Dependingly (adv.) As having dependence.

Deperditely (adv.) Hopelessly; despairingly; in the manner of one ruined; as, deperditely wicked.

Deplorably (adv.) In a deplorable manner.

Deploredly (adv.) Lamentably.

Deploringly (adv.) In a deploring manner.

Depravedly (adv.) In a depraved manner.

Depravingly (adv.) In a depraving manner.

Deprecatingly (adv.) In a deprecating manner.

Depressingly (adv.) In a depressing manner.

Deridingly (adv.) By way of derision or mockery.

Derivably (adv.) By derivation.

Dernly (adv.) Secretly; grievously; mournfully.

Derogately (adv.) In a derogatory manner.

Derogatorily (adv.) In a derogatory manner; disparagingly.

Descendingly (adv.) In a descending manner.

Desertlessly (adv.) Undeservedly.

Deservedly (adv.) According to desert (whether good or evil); justly.

Designedly (adv.) By design; purposely; intentionally; -- opposed to accidentally, ignorantly, or inadvertently.

Desirably (adv.) In a desirable manner.

Desirously (adv.) With desire; eagerly.

Desolately (adv.) In a desolate manner.

Desperately (adv.) In a desperate manner; without regard to danger or safety; recklessly; extremely; as, the troops fought desperately.

Despicably (adv.) In a despicable or mean manner; contemptibly; as, despicably stingy.

Despisingly (adv.) Contemptuously.

Despiteously (adv.) Despitefully.

Despondingly (adv.) In a desponding manner.

Destinably (adv.) In a destinable manner.

Destitutely (adv.) In destitution.

Destructively (adv.) In a destructive manner.

Desultorily (adv.) In a desultory manner; without method; loosely; immethodically.

Determinately (adv.) In a determinate manner; definitely; ascertainably.

Determinately (adv.) Resolutely; unchangeably.

Determinedly (adv.) In a determined manner; with determination.

Detersively (adv.) In a way to cleanse.

Detestably (adv.) In a detestable manner.

Detractingly (adv.) In a detracting manner.

Devicefully (adv.) In a deviceful manner.

Devotionally (adv.) In a devotional manner; toward devotion.

Devouringly (adv.) In a devouring manner.

Devoutly (adv.) In a devout and reverent manner; with devout emotions; piously.

Devoutly (adv.) Sincerely; solemnly; earnestly.

Dexterously (adv.) In a dexterous manner; skillfully.

Dextrad (adv.) Toward the right side; dextrally.

Dextrally (adv.) Towards the right; as, the hands of a watch rotate dextrally.

Diagonally (adv.) In a diagonal direction.

Dialectically (adv.) In a dialectical manner.

Dialogically (adv.) In the manner or nature of a dialogue.

Diamagnetically (adv.) In the manner of, or according to, diamagnetism.

Diametrally (adv.) Diametrically.

Diametrically (adv.) In a diametrical manner; directly; as, diametrically opposite.

Diaphanously (adv.) Translucently.

Diatonically (adv.) In a diatonic manner.

Didactically (adv.) In a didactic manner.

Dietetically (adv.) In a dietetical manner.

Differentially (adv.) In the way of differentiation.

Differently (adv.) In a different manner; variously.

Differingly (adv.) In a differing or different manner.

Difficultly (adv.) With difficulty.

Diffidently (adv.) In a diffident manner.

Diffusely (adv.) In a diffuse manner.

Diffusively (adv.) In a diffusive manner.

Digestedly (adv.) In a digested or well-arranged manner; methodically.

Digressively (adv.) By way of digression.

Dilatedly (adv.) In a dilated manner.

Dilatorily (adv.) With delay; tardily.

Diligently (adv.) In a diligent manner; not carelessly; not negligently; with industry or assiduity.

Diminishingly (adv.) In a manner to diminish.

Diminuendo (adv.) In a gradually diminishing manner; with abatement of tone; decrescendo; -- expressed on the staff by Dim., or Dimin., or the sign.

Diminutely (adv.) Diminutively.

Diminutively (adv.) In a diminutive manner.

Dimly (adv.) In a dim or obscure manner; not brightly or clearly; with imperfect sight.

Dingily (adv.) In a dingy manner.

Dingle-dangle (adv.) In a dangling manner.

Dioeciously (adv.) In a dioecious manner.

Diplomatically (adv.) According to the rules of diplomacy; in the manner of a diplomatist; artfully.

Directly (adv.) In a direct manner; in a straight

Directly (adv.) In a straightforward way; without anything intervening; not by secondary, but by direct, means.

Directly (adv.) Without circumlocution or ambiguity; absolutely; in express terms.

Directly (adv.) Exactly; just.

Directly (adv.) Straightforwardly; honestly.

Directly (adv.) Manifestly; openly.

Directly (adv.) Straightway; next in order; without delay; immediately.

Directly (adv.) Immediately after; as soon as.

Direly (adv.) In a dire manner.

Direptitiously (adv.) With plundering violence; by violent injustice.

Dirtily (adv.) In a dirty manner; foully; nastily; filthily; meanly; sordidly.

Disagreeably (adv.) In a disagreeable manner; unsuitably; offensively.

Disapprovingly (adv.) In a disapproving manner.

Disasterly (adv.) Disastrously.

Discernibly (adv.) In a manner to be discerned; perceptibly; visibly.

Discerningly (adv.) In a discerning manner; with judgment; judiciously; acutely.

Discretely (adv.) Separately; disjunctively.

Discretionally (adv.) Alt. of Discretionarily

Discretionarily (adv.) At discretion; according to one's discretion or judgment.

Discretively (adv.) In a discretive manner.

Discriminately (adv.) In a discriminating manner; distinctly.

Discriminatively (adv.) With discrimination or distinction.

Disdainishly (adv.) Disdainfully.

Disdainously (adv.) Disdainfully.

Diserty (adv.) Expressly; clearly; eloquently.

Disfavorably (adv.) Unpropitiously.

Disguisedfy (adv.) In disguise.

Dishonestly (adv.) In a dishonest manner.

Disinterestedly (adv.) In a disinterested manner; without bias or prejudice.

Disjointly (adv.) In a disjointed state.

Disjunctively (adv.) In a disjunctive manner; separately.

Disloyally (adv.) In a disloyal manner.

Dismally (adv.) In a dismal manner; gloomily; sorrowfully; uncomfortably.

Disobediently (adv.) In a disobedient manner.

Disorderly (adv.) In a disorderly manner; without law or order; irregularly; confusedly.

Disordinately (adv.) Inordinately.

Disparagingly (adv.) In a manner to disparage or dishonor; slightingly.

Dispensatively (adv.) By dispensation.

Dispensatorily (adv.) In the way of dispensation; dispensatively.

Displeasedly (adv.) With displeasure.

Disposingly (adv.) In a manner to dispose.

Dispositively (adv.) In a dispositive manner; by natural or moral disposition.

Dispraisingly (adv.) By way of dispraise.

Disproportionally (adv.) In a disproportional manner; unsuitably in form, quantity, or value; unequally.

Disquietly (adv.) In a disquiet manner; uneasily; as, he rested disquietly that night.

Disregardfully (adv.) Negligently; heedlessly.

Disreputably (adv.) In a disreputable manner.

Disrulily (adv.) In a disorderly manner.

Dissertly (adv.) See Disertly.

Dissidently (adv.) In a dissident manner.

Dissimilarly (adv.) In a dissimilar manner; in a varied style.

Dissolutely (adv.) In a dissolute manner.

Distad (adv.) Toward a distal part; on the distal side of; distally.

Distally (adv.) Toward a distal part.

Distantly (adv.) At a distance; remotely; with reserve.

Distemperately (adv.) Unduly.

Distichously (adv.) In a distichous manner.

Distinctively (adv.) With distinction; plainly.

Distinctly (adv.) With distinctness; not confusedly; without the blending of one part or thing another; clearly; plainly; as, to see distinctly.

Distinctly (adv.) With meaning; significantly.

Distinguishably (adv.) So as to be distinguished.

Distinguishedly (adv.) In a distinguished manner.

Distinguishingly (adv.) With distinction; with some mark of preference.

Distractedly (adv.) Disjointedly; madly.

Distressing (adv.) In a distressing manner.

Distributively (adv.) By distribution; singly; not collectively; in a distributive manner.

Districtly (adv.) Strictly.

Ditto (adv.) As before, or aforesaid; in the same manner; also.

Diurnally (adv.) Daily; every day.

Divaricately (adv.) With divarication.

Divergingly (adv.) In a diverging manner.

Diverse (adv.) In different directions; diversely.

Diversely (adv.) In different ways; differently; variously.

Diversely (adv.) In different directions; to different points.

Dividedly (adv.) Separately; in a divided manner.

Dividingly (adv.) By division.

Dividually (adv.) By dividing.

Divinely (adv.) In a divine or godlike manner; holily; admirably or excellently in a supreme degree.

Divinely (adv.) By the agency or influence of God.

Diviningly (adv.) In a divining manner.

Divisionally (adv.) So as to be divisional.

Dizzily (adv.) In a dizzy manner or state.

Doctorally (adv.) In the manner of a doctor.

Doctrinally (adv.) In a doctrinal manner or for; by way of teaching or positive direction.

Doggedly (adv.) In a dogged manner; sullenly; with obstinate resolution.

Dogmatically (adv.) In a dogmatic manner; positively; magisterially.

Dolce (adv.) Alt. of Dolcemente

Dolcemente (adv.) Softly; sweetly; with soft, smooth, and delicate execution.

Domestically (adv.) In a domestic manner; privately; with reference to domestic affairs.

Dorsad (adv.) Toward the dorsum or back; on the dorsal side; dorsally.

Dorsally (adv.) On, or toward, the dorsum, or back; on the dorsal side of; dorsad.

Double (adv.) Twice; doubly.

Doubly (adv.) In twice the quantity; to twice the degree; as, doubly wise or good; to be doubly sensible of an obligation.

Doubly (adv.) Deceitfully.

Doubtfully (adv.) In a doubtful manner.

Doubtless (adv.) Undoubtedly; without doubt.

Doubtlessly (adv.) Unquestionably.

Doughtily (adv.) In a doughty manner.

Down (adv.) In the direction of gravity or toward the center of the earth; toward or in a lower place or position; below; -- the opposite of up.

Down (adv.) From a higher to a lower position, literally or figuratively; in a descending direction; from the top of an ascent; from an upright position; to the ground or floor; to or into a lower or an inferior condition; as, into a state of humility, disgrace, misery, and the like; into a state of rest; -- used with verbs indicating motion.

Down (adv.) In a low or the lowest position, literally or figuratively; at the bottom of a decent; below the horizon; of the ground; in a condition of humility, dejection, misery, and the like; in a state of quiet.

Down (adv.) From a remoter or higher antiquity.

Down (adv.) From a greater to a less bulk, or from a thinner to a thicker consistence; as, to boil down in cookery, or in making decoctions.

Down (adv.) In a descending direction along; from a higher to a lower place upon or within; at a lower place in or on; as, down a hill; down a well.

Down (adv.) Hence: Towards the mouth of a river; towards the sea; as, to sail or swim down a stream; to sail down the sound.

Downhill (adv.) Towards the bottom of a hill; as, water runs downhill.

Downright (adv.) Straight down; perpendicularly.

Downright (adv.) In plain terms; without ceremony.

Downright (adv.) Without delay; at once; completely.

Downstairs (adv.) Down the stairs; to a lower floor.

Downstream (adv.) Down the stream; as, floating downstream.

Downward (adv.) Alt. of Downwards

Downwards (adv.) From a higher place to a lower; in a descending course; as, to tend, move, roll, look, or take root, downward or downwards.

Downwards (adv.) From a higher to a lower condition; toward misery, humility, disgrace, or ruin.

Downwards (adv.) From a remote time; from an ancestor or predecessor; from one to another in a descending

Dramatically (adv.) In a dramatic manner; theatrically; vividly.

Dreadfully (adv.) In a dreadful manner; terribly.

Dreadingly (adv.) With dread.

Dreadless (adv.) Without doubt.

Dreadly (adv.) With dread.

Dreamily (adv.) As if in a dream; softly; slowly; languidly.

Dreamingly (adv.) In a dreamy manner.

Drearily (adv.) Gloomily; dismally.

Drily (adv.) See Dryly.

Drollingly (adv.) In a jesting manner.

Droopingly (adv.) In a drooping manner.

Dropmeal (adv.) Alt. of Dropmele

Dropmele (adv.) By drops or small portions.

Droppinly (adv.) In drops.

Dropwise (adv.) After the manner of a drop; in the form of drops.

Drowsily (adv.) In a drowsy manner.

Drudgingly (adv.) In a drudging manner; laboriously.

Drunkenly (adv.) In a drunken manner.

Dryly (adv.) In a dry manner; not succulently; without interest; without sympathy; coldly.

Dubiously (adv.) In a dubious manner.

Ducally (adv.) In the manner of a duke, or in a manner becoming the rank of a duke.

Due (adv.) Directly; exactly; as, a due east course.

Dully (adv.) In a dull manner; stupidly; slowly; sluggishly; without life or spirit.

Duly (adv.) In a due, fit, or becoming manner; as it (anything) ought to be; properly; regularly.

Dumbly (adv.) In silence; mutely.

Durably (adv.) In a lasting manner; with long continuance.

Duskily (adv.) In a dusky manner.

Dyingly (adv.) In a dying manner; as if at the point of death.

Dynamically (adv.) In accordance with the principles of dynamics or moving forces.

About the author

Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English".

Copyright © 2011 Mark McCracken , All Rights Reserved. , found 302 occurrences in 1 file(s)