-ably
(Latin: suffix; able manner, capably)
Forming adverbs corresponding to adjectives in -able.
ably (adverb)
Skillfully and well: "The carpenter was ably assisted by two helpers."
acceptably
accountably (adjective)
1. Descriptive of being liable or being called to account; answerable.
2. A reference to that which can be explained; such as, an accountable phenomenon.
2. A reference to that which can be explained; such as, an accountable phenomenon.
accusably
adaptably
admirably (adverb)
1. In a manner to excite wonder, mingled with approbation (favorable opinion), esteem (high regard), or veneration: "She took care of the situation admirably."
2. A reference to someone deserving the highest esteem and respect: "The father admirably supported his family by working on two jobs."
2. A reference to someone deserving the highest esteem and respect: "The father admirably supported his family by working on two jobs."
adorably
1. In an adorable manner; that is, worthy of being adored.
2. Characterized by being extremely charming.
2. Characterized by being extremely charming.
advisably (adverb)
Wisely, in a desirable manner.
affably (adverb)
In a manner indicating willingness to converse courteously and in a friendly way: "Sadie greeted her new neighbors affably as she welcomed them to her community."
agreeably (adverb)
With enjoyment and pleasure: "Stacey's parents were agreeably surprised to see that she was feeling so good after her illness."
allowably
amiably
Friendly and agreeable in disposition; good-natured and likeable.
amicably
appeasably (adjective)
1. Descriptive of bringing peace, quiet, or calm to; to soothe: "Appeasably peace was one reason for the agreed to stop the war."
2. A reference to satisfying or relieving: "She tried to utilize the appeasably bottle of water to satisfy her thirst."
3. About pacifying, or attempting to pacify (an enemy), by granting concessions, often at the expense of principles.
2. A reference to satisfying or relieving: "She tried to utilize the appeasably bottle of water to satisfy her thirst."
3. About pacifying, or attempting to pacify (an enemy), by granting concessions, often at the expense of principles.
applaudable, applaudably
1. Worthy of high praise.
2. Deserving commendations or praise.
2. Deserving commendations or praise.
