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In English, as many '''adverbs''' often end in -ly, '''adjectives''' ending in -ly can easily get mistaken for adverbs. In the list below you will find many adjectives ending in -ly (a few of them can be both adjectives and adverbs) | [[File:English-Language-PolyglotClub.jpg|thumb]] | ||
In English, as many '''[[Language/English/Grammar/Adverbs-of-Degree|adverbs]]''' often end in -ly, '''adjectives''' ending in -ly can easily get mistaken for adverbs. This article aims to provide a comprehensive list of such adjectives, helping you to better understand and master the use of these unique words. In the list below, you will find many adjectives ending in -ly (a few of them can be both adjectives and adverbs). | |||
As a general rule, words deriving from <code>[adjective] + -ly</code> are adverbs, while words deriving from <code>[noun] + -ly</code> are adjectives. | |||
So, let's dive into the world of "-ly" adjectives! 📚 | |||
After exploring this lesson, you may also find it helpful to consult other related pages, just to name a few, such as [[Language/English/Grammar/Although-VS-Even-though|Although vs. Even though]], [[Language/English/Grammar/How-Some-pointers-when-using-Adjectives|Tips for Using Adjectives]], and [[Language/English/Grammar/Common-Mistake-What-That|Common Mistakes with 'What' and 'That']]. | |||
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==List of adjectives ending in -ly== | ==List of adjectives ending in -ly== | ||
===A=== | ===A=== | ||
* | *authorly | ||
*angrily | |||
===B=== | ===B=== | ||
*beastly | *beastly | ||
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*easterly | *easterly | ||
*elderly | *elderly | ||
===F=== | ===F=== | ||
*fatherly | *fatherly | ||
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*Greatly | *Greatly | ||
*grisly | *grisly | ||
===H=== | ===H=== | ||
*heavenly | *heavenly | ||
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*husbandly | *husbandly | ||
===J=== | ===J=== | ||
*jiggly | |||
*jolly | *jolly | ||
===K=== | ===K=== | ||
*kindly | *kindly (can also be an adverb) | ||
*kingly | *kingly | ||
*Kingly | *Kingly | ||
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*likely | *likely | ||
*lively | *lively | ||
*logically | |||
*lonely | *lonely | ||
*lovely | *lovely | ||
*lowly | *lowly | ||
*luckily | |||
===M=== | ===M=== | ||
*maidenly | *maidenly | ||
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*motherly | *motherly | ||
===N=== | ===N=== | ||
* | *neighbourly | ||
*nightly | *nightly | ||
* | *north easterly | ||
*northerly | *northerly | ||
* | *north-westerly | ||
===O=== | ===O=== | ||
*oily | *oily | ||
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*princely | *princely | ||
*premeditatedly | *premeditatedly | ||
*physically | |||
===Q=== | ===Q=== | ||
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*queenly | *queenly | ||
===R=== | ===R=== | ||
* | *rumbly | ||
===S=== | ===S=== | ||
*saintly | *saintly | ||
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*stately | *stately | ||
*Stately | *Stately | ||
* | *swiftly (can also be an adverb) | ||
===T=== | ===T=== | ||
*timely | *timely | ||
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*unworldly | *unworldly | ||
===V=== | ===V=== | ||
===W=== | ===W=== | ||
*weekly (Can also be an adverb) | *weekly (Can also be an adverb) | ||
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==What is an adjective?== | ==What is an adjective?== | ||
An adjective is a word that '''modifies a noun'''. Adjectives may come '''before''' the word they change. | An adjective is a word that '''modifies a [[Language/English/Grammar/Nouns|noun]]'''. Adjectives may come '''before''' the word they change. | ||
*Example: "It is a cute dog." | *Example: "It is a cute dog." | ||
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*'''bad''' become '''badly''' | *'''bad''' become '''badly''' | ||
However, '''adjectives ending in -ly cannot be turned into adverbs by adding -ly.''' | |||
In most cases, the adjective form and adverb form of adjectives ending in "-ly" are the same. | |||
Here are some examples: | |||
* kindly (adjective and adverb) | |||
* lovely (adjective and adverb) | |||
* friendly (adjective and adverb) | |||
* lonely (adjective and adverb) | |||
So, to change an adjective ending in "-ly" into an adverb, you don't need to add or change anything, simply use the same word. | |||
You | You can also use '''a different structure''' like in the example below : | ||
*'''lovely''' becomes '''in a lovely way'''. | *'''lovely''' becomes '''in a lovely way'''. | ||
==Authors== | ==Authors== | ||
[https://polyglotclub.com/member/_Julitka_ _Julitka_] | * [https://polyglotclub.com/member/m7mdnasser m7mdnasser] | ||
* [https://polyglotclub.com/member/_Julitka_ _Julitka_] | |||
==Sources== | |||
https://polyglotclub.com/language/english/question/35524 | |||
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[[Category:English/Intermediate]] | [[Category:English/Intermediate]] | ||
[[Category:English/Grammar]] | [[Category:English/Grammar]] | ||
==Other Lessons== | |||
* [[Language/English/Grammar/Common-Mistake-What-That|Common Mistake What That]] | |||
* [[Language/English/Grammar/Count-noun|Count noun]] | |||
* [[Language/English/Grammar/POSSESSIVE-PRONOUNS|POSSESSIVE PRONOUNS]] | |||
* [[Language/English/Grammar/At:-place|At: place]] | |||
* [[Language/English/Grammar/GERUNDS|GERUNDS]] | |||
* [[Language/English/Grammar/On:-place|On: place]] | |||
* [[Language/English/Grammar/ADJECTIVES|ADJECTIVES]] | |||
* [[Language/English/Grammar/How-Do-Silent-Letters-Work?|How Do Silent Letters Work?]] | |||
* [[Language/English/Grammar/Difference-between-Mood-Tense-Voice|Difference between Mood Tense Voice]] | |||
* [[Language/English/Grammar/Adverbs-of-Degree|Adverbs of Degree]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 01:17, 26 January 2024
In English, as many adverbs often end in -ly, adjectives ending in -ly can easily get mistaken for adverbs. This article aims to provide a comprehensive list of such adjectives, helping you to better understand and master the use of these unique words. In the list below, you will find many adjectives ending in -ly (a few of them can be both adjectives and adverbs).
As a general rule, words deriving from [adjective] + -ly
are adverbs, while words deriving from [noun] + -ly
are adjectives.
So, let's dive into the world of "-ly" adjectives! 📚
After exploring this lesson, you may also find it helpful to consult other related pages, just to name a few, such as Although vs. Even though, Tips for Using Adjectives, and Common Mistakes with 'What' and 'That'.
List of adjectives ending in -ly[edit | edit source]
A[edit | edit source]
- authorly
- angrily
B[edit | edit source]
- beastly
- bodily
- bristly
- brotherly
- bubbly
- burly
C[edit | edit source]
- chilly
- comely
- costly
- courtly
- cowardly
- Crassly
- crinkly
- crumbly
- cuddly
- curly
D[edit | edit source]
- daily (Can also be an adverb)
- dastardly
- deadly
- deathly
- disorderly
E[edit | edit source]
- early
- earthly
- easterly
- elderly
F[edit | edit source]
- fatherly
- fortnightly (Can also be an adverb)
- friendly
- frilly
G[edit | edit source]
- gangly
- gentlemanly
- ghastly
- ghostly
- giggly
- godly
- goodly
- gravelly
- Greatly
- grisly
H[edit | edit source]
- heavenly
- hilly
- holy
- homely
- hourly
- housekeeperly
- humanly
- husbandly
J[edit | edit source]
- jiggly
- jolly
K[edit | edit source]
- kindly (can also be an adverb)
- kingly
- Kingly
L[edit | edit source]
- leisurely
- likely
- lively
- logically
- lonely
- lovely
- lowly
- luckily
M[edit | edit source]
- maidenly
- manly
- mannerly
- masterly
- matronly
- mealy
- measly
- melancholy
- miserly
- monthly (Can also be an adverb)
- motherly
N[edit | edit source]
- neighbourly
- nightly
- north easterly
- northerly
- north-westerly
O[edit | edit source]
- oily
- only
- orderly
- otherworldly
P[edit | edit source]
- painterly
- pearly
- pebbly
- pimply
- poorly
- Portly
- priestly
- princely
- premeditatedly
- physically
Q[edit | edit source]
- quarterly
- queenly
R[edit | edit source]
- rumbly
S[edit | edit source]
- saintly
- scaly
- scholarly
- shapely
- sickly
- silly
- sisterly
- slatternly
- slovenly
- sly
- smelly
- southerly
- sparkly
- spindly
- sprightly
- squiggly
- stately
- Stately
- swiftly (can also be an adverb)
T[edit | edit source]
- timely
- treacly
U[edit | edit source]
- ugly
- unearthly
- unfriendly
- ungainly
- unlikely
- unruly
- unseemly
- unsightly
- untimely
- unworldly
V[edit | edit source]
W[edit | edit source]
- weekly (Can also be an adverb)
- westerly
- wifely
- wily
- wobbly
- womanly
- woolly
- worldly
- wriggly
- wrinkly
Y[edit | edit source]
- yearly (can also be an adverb)
What is an adjective?[edit | edit source]
An adjective is a word that modifies a noun. Adjectives may come before the word they change.
- Example: "It is a cute dog."
Adjectives may also follow the word they modify:
- Example: "That cat looks nice."
What is an adverb?[edit | edit source]
An adverb is a word that modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
Adverbs answer how, when, where, why, or to what extent—how often or how much (e.g., daily, completely).
- Examples: "He walks slowly" (tells how)
How to change an adjective ending in -ly into an adverb?[edit | edit source]
Many adverbs are formed from adjectives by adding the ending -ly:
- beautiful becomes beautifully
- bad become badly
However, adjectives ending in -ly cannot be turned into adverbs by adding -ly.
In most cases, the adjective form and adverb form of adjectives ending in "-ly" are the same.
Here are some examples:
- kindly (adjective and adverb)
- lovely (adjective and adverb)
- friendly (adjective and adverb)
- lonely (adjective and adverb)
So, to change an adjective ending in "-ly" into an adverb, you don't need to add or change anything, simply use the same word.
You can also use a different structure like in the example below :
- lovely becomes in a lovely way.
Authors[edit | edit source]
Sources[edit | edit source]
https://polyglotclub.com/language/english/question/35524
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Common Mistake What That
- Count noun
- POSSESSIVE PRONOUNS
- At: place
- GERUNDS
- On: place
- ADJECTIVES
- How Do Silent Letters Work?
- Difference between Mood Tense Voice
- Adverbs of Degree