Ly Suffix in English - Meaning, words with Suffix ‘Ly’

Ly Suffix – Meaning, words with Suffix Anti

Ly suffix meaning

The suffix "ly" generally means ‘in this way’ or describes a manner of being.

Words with the suffix ‘ly’

Here are a few commonly used words which have suffix Ly. The meanings of the words are also given for the convenience of students.

Actual + ly = Actually. As the truths or facts of a situation; really
Adequate + ly = Adequately. To a satisfactory or acceptable extent
Additional + ly = Additionally. As an extra factor or circumstance
Adjacent + ly = Adjacently. Lying near or close; adjoining; neighboring
Adorable + ly = Adorably. In a way that inspires great affection
Adverse + ly = Adversely. In a way that prevents success or development
Affordable + ly = Affordably. Believed to be within one’s financial means
Aleeged + ly = Allegedly. used to convey that something is claimed to be the case or have taken place, although there is no proof.
Alternative + ly = Alternatively. As another option or possibility
Annual + ly = Annually. Once a year; every year
Apparent + ly = Apparently. As far as one knows or can see
Arguable + ly = Arguably. It may be argued
Believable + ly = Believably. In a believable way
Blissful + ly = Blissfully. In a manner characterised by extreme happiness or joy
Brief + ly = Briefly. For a short time
Calm + ly = Calmly. Without agitation or strong emotion
Careful + ly = Carefully. in a way that deliberately avoids harm or errors
Cautious + ly = Cautiously. In a way that deliberately avoids potential problems or dangers
Collective + ly = Collectively. As a whole; as a group
Comfortable + ly = Comfortably. On a physically relaxed way that is free from constraint
Comparative + ly = Comparatively. To a moderate degree as compared to something else; relatively
Convincing + ly = Convincingly. In a way that causes someone to believe that something is true or real
Conscious + ly = Consciously. In a deliberate and intentional way
Cute + ly = Cutely. In an attractive manner
Dear + ly = Dearly. Something that is very much
Decisive + ly = Decisively. In a way that shows the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively
Definite + ly = Definitely. Without doubt
Deliberate + ly = deliberately. Consciously and intentionally; or on purpose
Diagonal + ly = Diagonally. In a diagonal direction
Discreet + ly = Discreetly. in a careful and prudent manner, especially in order to keep something confidential or to avoid embarrassment
Discrete + ly = Discretely. Separately and individually
Divine + ly = Divinely. By the power of God
Eager + ly = Eagerly. Used to emphasize a strong desire to do or have something
Easy + ly = Easily. Without difficulty or effort
Efficient +ly = Efficiently. In a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense
Favourable + ly = Favourably. To the advantage of someone or something
Firm + ly = Firmly. With little possibility of movement
Gentle + ly = Gently. With a mild, kind or tender manner
Glad + ly = Gladly. Willingly or eagerly
Graceful + ly = Gracefully. In an attractively elegant way
Happy + ly = Happily. In a happy way
Habitual + ly = Habitually. A way of habit; customarily
Impatient + ly = Impatiently. In a restlessly eager manner
Incredible + ly = Incredibly. Impossible to believe