Words that come from Middle English “-ly”
400 words across 1 languages descend from Middle English -ly — including especially, particularly, nearly, immediately, certainly, directly, merely, suddenly.
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English (400)
- especially
- particularly
- nearly
- immediately
- certainly
- directly
- merely
- suddenly
- completely
- frequently
- exactly
- relatively
- equally
- recently
- largely
- closely
- previously
- slightly
- possibly
- perfectly
- necessarily
- rapidly
- extremely
- apparently
- eventually
- properly
- commonly
- typically
- mainly
- respectively
- gradually
- primarily
- mostly
- absolutely
- constantly
- significantly
- surely
- partly
- precisely
- approximately
- rarely
- quietly
- ultimately
- effectively
- seriously
- occasionally
- thoroughly
- sufficiently
- originally
- essentially
- currently
- obviously
- successfully
- evidently
- totally
- normally
- regularly
- practically
- firmly
- consequently
- briefly
- simultaneously
- initially
- formerly
- exclusively
- barely
- chiefly
- continually
- purely
- subsequently
- literally
- utterly
- potentially
- considerably
- virtually
- strictly
- instantly
- safely
- presently
- differently
- accurately
- explicitly
- partially
- correctly
- definitely
- elderly
- lonely
- repeatedly
- lately
- roughly
- reasonably
- steadily
- plainly
- publicly
- actively
- similarly
- distinctly
- bodily
- comparatively
- openly
- deliberately
- severely
- positively
- separately
- consistently
- substantially
- monthly
- weekly
- independently
- exceedingly
- inevitably
- socially
- eagerly
- tightly
- politically
- silently
- invariably
- promptly
- annually
- formally
- culturally
- rightly
- presumably
- hastily
- indirectly
- unfortunately
- abruptly
- legally
- continuously
- surprisingly
- importantly
- historically
- traditionally
- duly
- extensively
- broadly
- temporarily
- mentally
- calmly
- adequately
- remarkably
- universally
- permanently
- officially
- sadly
- strangely
- principally
- expressly
- individually
- morally
- locally
- mutually
- infinitely
- justly
- desperately
- secretly
- scholarly
- appropriately
- consciously
- beautifully
- economically
- fundamentally
- efficiently
- profoundly
- terribly
- intentionally
- violently
- predominantly
- privately
- heartily
- emotionally
- decidedly
- orderly
- frankly
- critically
- sexually
- unusually
- neatly
- intensely
- anxiously
- gravely
- supposedly
- unconsciously
- sincerely
- comfortably
- peculiarly
- implicitly
- patiently
- radically
- cautiously
- solemnly
- voluntarily
- ordinarily
- intimately
- collectively
- stately
- negatively
- uniformly
- cheerfully
- fiercely
- vigorously
- smoothly
- loneliness
- randomly
- wonderfully
- statistically
- unexpectedly
- vaguely
- routinely
- warmly
- genuinely
- angrily
- nicely
- loosely
- inherently
- accidentally
- internally
- reluctantly
- technically
- materially
- jointly
- richly
- instinctively
- financially
- logically
- theoretically
- secondly
- overly
- spontaneously
- tenderly
- thoughtfully
- vastly
- politely
- hurriedly
- narrowly
- fortunately
- nervously
- impatiently
- intently
- incredibly
- arguably
- confidently
- moderately
- effectually
- pleasantly
- spiritually
- immensely
- hopefully
- vividly
- internationally
- forcibly
- singularly
- allegedly
- eminently
- exceptionally
- casually
- powerfully
- indefinitely
- conveniently
- progressively
- bravely
- passionately
- securely
- dimly
- respectfully
- admirably
- markedly
- vertically
- commercially
- coldly
- furiously
- uniquely
- perpetually
- carelessly
- alternately
- clinically
- visibly
- enormously
- satisfactorily
- awfully
- excessively
- mechanically
- preferably
- momentarily
- visually
- generously
- extraordinarily
- externally
- assuredly
- weakly
- manually
- globally
- thickly
- variously
- successively
- unanimously
- hopelessly
- empirically
- lastly
- prominently
- hourly
- strikingly
- intellectually
- habitually
- mildly
- unquestionably
- ideally
- coolly
- purposely
- leisurely
- ostensibly
- horizontally
- quarterly
- graciously
- vainly
- incidentally
- nationally
- lowly
- diligently
- gracefully
- godly
- eternally
- manifestly
- amply
- sorely
- tolerably
- falsely
- delicately
- reportedly
- gratefully
- dangerously
- affectionately
- inwardly
- oddly
- briskly
- objectively
- cruelly
- artificially
- wrongly
- adversely
- resolutely
- involuntarily
- favorably
- excitedly
- squarely
- experimentally
- incessantly
- acutely
- harshly
- knowingly
- unduly
- inadvertently
- brilliantly
- persistently
- aggressively
- cordially
- arbitrarily
- famously
- professionally
- orally
- remotely
- overwhelmingly
- affordably
- lovingly
- triumphantly
- priestly
- gaily
- unnecessarily
- imperfectly
- urgently
- psychologically
- grossly
- rigidly
- infrequently
- rationally
- religiously
- nobly
- modestly
- miserably
- environmentally
- subtly
- selectively
- incorrectly
- divinely
- liberally
- densely
- reliably
- centrally
- mysteriously
- thinly
- notoriously
- decisively
- vehemently
- chemically
- exquisitely
- tremendously
- prematurely
- verbally
- uneasily
- princely