Adjectively

Pronunciation: /ˈædʒɛktɪvli/

Definitions of adjectively

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

Example Sentences

A1 She smiled adjectively at the cute puppy.

A2 He described the painting adjectively as 'beautiful'.

B1 The chef prepared the dish adjectively, ensuring it was perfectly seasoned.

B2 The author's writing style is adjectively descriptive, painting vivid images in the reader's mind.

C1 The actor's performance was adjectively captivating, drawing the audience in from the first scene.

C2 The musician played the piece adjectively, showcasing their technical skill and emotional depth.

Examples of adjectively in a Sentence

formal The term 'adjectively' is used in linguistics to describe the function of an adjective within a sentence.

informal I never really understood what 'adjectively' meant until I looked it up online.

slang Some people use 'adjectively' as a fancy way of saying something is described by an adjective.

figurative Her words were like adjectively painting a vivid picture of the scene in my mind.

Grammatical Forms of adjectively

• comparative: more adjectively
• superlative: most adjectively
• present tense: adjectively
• future tense: will be adjectively
• perfect tense: has been adjectively
• continuous tense: is being adjectively
• singular: adjectively
• positive degree: adjectively
• infinitive: to be adjectively
• gerund: being adjectively
• participle: adjectively

Origin and Evolution of adjectively

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'adjectively' originated from the Latin word 'adjectivus', which means 'added to'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of grammar to describe a word that adds to or qualifies the meaning of a noun, the term 'adjectively' has evolved to also be used more broadly to describe something done in an adjectival manner or relating to an adjective.