Word Formation & Derivatives

persuasively C1

/pɝˈsweɪsɪvli/ In a way that makes someone believe or agree with you. M S

gruesomely C1

In an extremely shocking or horrifying way, often involving violence or blood. M S

chaotically C1

In a confused, disorganised, and uncontrolled way. M S

linearly C1

/ˈlɪniːɝli/ In a straight line or single direction. M S

voraciously C1

In a way that shows a huge hunger or eager desire for something. M S

tediously C1

/ˈtiːdiːəsli/ In a way that is boring and seems to last too long. M S

dismally C1

/ˈdɪzməli/ In a sad or gloomy way. M S

inexcusably C1

/ˌɪnɪksˈkjuːzəbli/ In a way that cannot be justified or forgiven. M S

synthetically C1

/sɪnˈθɛtɪkli/ In a way that is made artificially rather than coming from nature. M S

acoustically C1

/əˈkuːstɪkli/ In relation to sound or how it is heard in a space. M S

demographically C1

/ˌdɛməˈgræfɪkli/ In terms of the makeup of a population by age, race, income, and so on M S

credibly C1

/ˈkɹɛdɪbli/ In a way that can be believed or trusted. M S

plausibly C1

/ˈplɔzəbli/ In a way that seems reasonable or likely to be true. M S

prohibitively C1

/proʊˈhɪbətɪvli/ To a degree that makes something impossible to afford or do. M S

blankness C1

The state of being empty, with nothing written, marked, or shown. M S

remorselessly C1

Without any pity or mercy. M S

robustly C1

/ˌroʊˈbʌstli/ In a strong, firm, or vigorous way. M S

temperamentally C1

/ˌtɛmprəˈmɛntəli/ By one's natural character or disposition. M S

meaninglessly C1

In a way that has no meaning or purpose. M S

gamely C1

/ˈgeɪmli/ In a brave and spirited way, despite difficulty. M S

contextual C1

/ˌkɑːnˈtɛksˌtʃuːəl/ Relating to or depending on the surrounding situation or context. M S

believably C1

In a way that seems true or convincing. M S

monotonously C1

In a boring way that never changes or has any variety. M S

unmusical C1

Unpleasant to listen to; not sounding like music. M S

baldly C1

/ˈbɔldli/ In a plain, blunt way, without softening the meaning. M S

placidly C1

/ˈplæsɪdli/ In a calm, peaceful manner. M S

hypocritically C1

In a way that contradicts the beliefs or standards one claims to hold. M S

exuberantly C1

In a lively, joyful, and enthusiastic way. M S

popularization C1

/ˌpɑːpjəlɝəˈzeɪʃən/ The act of making something widely known and liked by the general public. M S

negligently C1

/ˈnɛglɪdʒəntli/ In a careless or inattentive way. M S

animatedly C1

/ˈænɪˌmeɪtɪdli/ In a lively, excited way, full of energy. M S

somberly C1

/ˈsɑːmbɝli/ In a serious, sad, or gloomy way M S

exotically C1

In a way that seems strange, unusual, or excitingly foreign. M S

impersonally C1

In a cold or distant way, without showing personal feeling. M S

unwaveringly C1

In a firm and steady way, without any doubt or change. M S

benignly C1

/bəˈnaɪnli/ In a kind, gentle way. M S

primitively C1

In a simple, basic, or undeveloped way. M S

obscurely C1

/əbˈskjʊɹli/ In a way that is hard to understand or notice. M S

insensitively C1

In a way that shows no concern for other people's feelings. M S

recognizably C1

/ˈrɛkəgˌnaɪzəbli/ In a way that is easy to recognize or identify. M S

contextually C1

In a way that depends on or refers to the surrounding context. M S

eccentrically C1

In a strange or unusual way. M S

stuffiness C1

The state of being warm and lacking fresh air. M S

glumly C1

/ˈɡlʌmli/ In a sad, gloomy way. M S

unconvincingly C1

In a way that fails to persuade or seem believable. M S

digitalize C1

/ˌdɪdʒɪtəˈlaɪz/ To convert information or processes into a digital form for use on computers. M S

exhilarate C1

/ɪɡˈzɪləˌɹeɪt/ To make someone feel very happy, excited, and full of energy. M S

demography C1

/dɪˈmɑːgrəfi/ The study of human populations and how they change in size and makeup M S

bureaucratically C1

In a way that involves rigid official rules and procedures M S

perceptively C1

In a way that shows quick and accurate understanding. M S

personalization C1

/ˌpɝs(ə)nəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ The act of adapting something to suit a person's needs or tastes. M S

inclusively C1

/ɪnˈkluːsɪv.li/ In a way that welcomes and includes everyone. M S

impishly C1

In a playfully naughty, mischievous way. M S

insecurely C1

In a way that shows a lack of self-confidence. M S

remorsefully C1

In a way that shows deep guilt or regret. M S

stressfully C1

In a way that causes worry, tension, or pressure. M S

detrimentally C1

In a way that causes harm or damage. M S

beguilingly C1

In a charming and attractive way. M S

irately C1

In a very angry way. M S

sedately C1

/sɪˈdeɪtli/ In a calm, quiet, unhurried way. M S

digitalization C1

/ˌdɪdʒɪtəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ The process of converting information or processes into digital form. M S

succulently C1

In a way that is full of juice and pleasant to eat. M S

gushingly C1

In an overly enthusiastic, emotionally effusive way. M S

damply C1

/ˈdæmpli/ In a slightly wet manner. M S

unsustainably C1

/ˌənsəˈsteɪnəbli/ In a way that cannot continue without causing harm or running out of resources. M S

slackly C1

In a loose, limp, or relaxed way. M S

dominantly C1

In a way that is most powerful, important, or controlling. M S

unreliably C1

In a way that cannot be depended on or trusted. M S

docilely C1

/ˈdɑ.səl.li/ In an obedient, easily controlled way. M S

stuffily C1

/ˈstʌfɪli/ In a boring, formal, and pompous way. M S

prolifically C1

/proʊˈlɪfɪkli/ In a way that produces a great deal of work or results; abundantly. M S

raunchily C1

In an openly sexual or rude way. M S

lethargically C1

In a slow, tired way, without energy. M S

apt to C1

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pertain to C1

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insightfully C1

In a way that shows deep understanding of a person or situation. M S

frostily C1

/ˈfɹɔs.tɪ.li/ In a cold, unfriendly way. M S

unenviably C1

In a way that no one would want or envy. M S

eclectically C1

In a way that draws on a wide mixture of sources or styles. M S

compliantly C1

In a way that willingly obeys or goes along with what is wanted. M S

tautly C1

In a tight, stretched, or tense way. M S

maternalistic C1

Treating people in a caring but controlling, mother-like way. M S

unmusically C1

In a way that is unpleasant to hear or not like music. M S

insubordinately C1

In a way that refuses to obey orders or respect authority. M S

unscathing C1

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turn to C1

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bulk up C1

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abdicate C1

/ˈæb.dɪˌkeɪt/ to formally give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a throne M S

ambidextrous C1

/ˌæm.bɪˈdɛk.strəs/ able to use both hands with equal skill M S

appellate C1

/əˈpɛl.ət/ relating to appeals or to the authority to review and change decisions of lower courts M S

assiduous C1

/əˈsɪdʒ.u.əs/ showing great care, attention, and effort in one's work or duties M S

avowedly C1

/əˈvaʊɪdli/ in an openly acknowledged or declared manner M S

beleaguered C1

/bɪˈliːɡərd/ experiencing difficulties or trouble, often due to being surrounded by problems M S

bugbear C1

/ˈbʌɡbɛr/ a persistent source of irritation or annoyance M S

centripetal C1

/sɛnˈtrɪpətəl/ directed towards the center or axis of rotation M S

clairvoyant C1

/klɛrˈvɔɪənt/ a person who claims to have the ability to perceive events in the future or beyond normal sensory contact M S