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| Main Entry: | |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | sincerely |
| Synonyms: | cordially, earnestly, genuinely, seriously |
| Main Entry: | heartily |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | completely |
| Synonyms: | thoroughly, totally, wholly |
| Main Entry: | favorably |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | genially, in a kindly manner |
| Synonyms: | agreeably, amiably, approvingly, cordially, courteously, enthusiastically, fairly, generously, graciously, heartily, helpfully, positively, receptively, usefully, willingly, with approbation, with approval, without prejudice |
| Antonyms: | unfavorably, unfriendly |
| Main Entry: | gladly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | happily |
| Synonyms: | acquiescently, ardently, beatifically, blissfully, blithely, cheerfully, cheerily, contentedly, cordially, delightedly, delightfully, ecstatically, enchantedly, enthusiastically, felicitously, freely, gaily, genially, gleefully, gratefully, heartily, jocundly, jovially, joyfully, joyously, lovingly, merrily, paradisiacally, passionately, pleasantly, pleasingly, pleasurably, rapturously, readily, sweetly, warmly, willingly, with good grace, with pleasure, with relish, zealously, zestfully |
| Antonyms: | sadly, unhappily |
| Main Entry: | happily |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | with joy, pleasure |
| Synonyms: | agreeably, blissfully, blithely, brightly, buoyantly, cheerfully, contentedly, delightedly, delightfully, devotedly, elatedly, enthusiastically, exhilaratingly, exultantly, freely, gaily, gladly, gleefully, graciously, heartily, hilariously, jovially, joyfully, joyously, laughingly, lightheartedly, lightly, lovingly, merrily, optimistically, peacefully, playfully, sincerely, smilingly, sportively, vivaciously, willingly, with relish, with zeal, zestfully |
| Antonyms: | unhappily |
| Main Entry: | well |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | sufficiently |
| Synonyms: | abundantly, adequately, amply, appropriately, becomingly, by a wide margin, completely, considerably, easily, effortlessly, entirely, extremely, far, fittingly, freely, fully, greatly, heartily, highly, luxuriantly, plentifully, properly, quite, rather, readily, right, satisfactorily, smoothly, somewhat, substantially, suitably, thoroughly, very much, wholly |
| Notes: | using good as an adverb in place of well ("she dances real good," "he did good") is nonstandard usage - so, it would be best to say "she dances very well," "he did well" well is an adverb to describe an activity; good is an adjective to describe a condition or state |
| Antonyms: | badly, insufficiently |
| Main Entry: | eagerly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | anxiously |
| Synonyms: | actively, anticipatorily, ardently, breathlessly, cordially, cravingly, earnestly, energetically, enthusiastically, expectantly, fervently, fiercely, full tilt, gladly, heartily, hungrily, impatiently, intently, longingly, promptly, rapidly, readily, readily, sincerely, speedily, spiritedly, strenuously, thirstily, vigorously, willingly, with enthusiasm, with gusto, zealously, zestfully |
| Notes: | eagerly means in an interested or enthusiastic manner; anxiously means with anxiety or apprehension |
| Antonyms: | grudgingly, listlessly, unwillingly |
| Main Entry: | strongly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | powerfully |
| Synonyms: | actively, completely, decidedly, energetically, firmly, forcibly, fully, greatly, heartily, heavily, indomitably, invincibly, mightily, resolutely, robustly, securely, solidly, staunchly, steadily, stoutly, sturdily, vigorously |
| Main Entry: | sympathetically |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | sensitively |
| Synonyms: | affectionately, appreciatively, benevolently, compatibly, cordially, emotionally, feelingly, harmoniously, heartily, humanely, kindheartedly, kindly, perceptively, responsively, softheartedly, understandingly, warmheartedly, warmly |
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