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| Word | Syllables | Categories |
|---|---|---|
| softly | /x | Adverb, Adverb |
| gently | /x | Adverb, Adverb |
| thinly | /x | Adverb, Adverb |
| light | / | Adverb, Adverb |
| heavily | /xx | Adverb, Adverb |
| thickly | /x | Adverb, Adverb |
| delicately | /xxx | Adverb |
| carelessly | /xx | Adverb |
| liberally | /xxx | Adverb |
| casually | /xxx | Adverb |
| gingerly | /xx | Adverb |
| vigorously | /xxx | Adverb |
| carefully | /xx | Adverb |
| forcefully | /xx | Adverb |
| tenderly | /xx | Adverb |
| brushed | / | Verb |
| playfully | /xx | Adverb |
| thoughtlessly | /xx | Adverb |
| harshly | /x | Adverb |
| sparingly | /xx | Adverb |
| thoroughly | /xx | Adverb |
| subtly | /xx | Adverb |
| thoughtfully | /xx | Adverb |
| quietly | /xx | Adverb |
| daintily | /xx | Adverb |
| briskly | /x | Adverb |
| judiciously | x/xx | Adverb |
| patted | /x | Verb |
| firmly | /x | Adverb |
| reverently | /xxx | Adverb |
| lovingly | /xx | Adverb |
| sensibly | /xx | Adverb |
| deeply | /x | Adverb |
| aggressively | x/xx | Adverb |
| generously | /xxx | Adverb |
| rubbed | / | Verb |
| cautiously | /xx | Adverb |
| warmly | /x | Adverb |
| mildly | /x | Adverb |
| rigorously | /xxx | Adverb |
| sweetly | /x | Adverb |
| haphazardly | /xxx | Adverb |
| tightly | /x | Adverb |
| elegantly | /xxx | Adverb |
| viciously | /xx | Adverb |
| loosely | /x | Adverb |
| clumsily | /xx | Adverb |
| swiftly | /x | Adverb |
| gracefully | /xx | Adverb |
| purposefully | /xxx | Adverb |
| violently | /xxx | Adverb |
| rudely | /x | Adverb |
| dusted | /x | Verb |
| crisply | /x | Adverb |
| deliberately | x/xxx | Adverb |
| evenly | /xx | Adverb |
| intelligently | x/xxx | Adverb |
| seriously | /xxx | Adverb |
| slightly | /x | Adverb |
| soundly | /x | Adverb |
| strongly | /x | Adverb |
| minimally | /xxx | Adverb |
| skillfully | /xx | Adverb |
| artfully | /xx | Adverb |
| discreetly | x/x | Adverb |
| glossed | / | Verb |
| fairly | /x | Adverb |
| unduly | x/x | Adverb |
| inappropriately | xx/xxx | Adverb |
| moderately | /xxx | Adverb |
| uniformly | /xxx | Adverb |
| completely | x/x | Adverb |
| crudely | /x | Adverb |
| frequently | /xx | Adverb |
| recklessly | /xx | Adverb |
| nonchalantly | /x/x | Adverb |
| fiercely | /x | Adverb |
| respectfully | x/xx | Adverb |
| obliquely | x/x | Adverb |
| infrequently | x/xx | Adverb |
| mercilessly | /xxx | Adverb |
| overly | /xx | Adverb |
| hand | / | Noun |
| weakly | /x | Adverb |
| sparsely | /x | Adjective |
| discretely | x/x | Adverb |
| slowly | /x | Adverb |
| excessively | x/xx | Adverb |
| wantonly | /xx | Adverb |
| sharply | /x | Adverb |
| energetically | xx/xx | Adverb |
| indifferently | x/xx | Adverb |
| indiscriminately | xx/xxx | Adverb |
| methodically | x/xxx | Adverb |
| lazily | /xx | Adverb |
| gravely | /x | Adverb |
| overtly | x/x | Adverb |
| savagely | /xx | Adverb |
| roundly | /x | Adverb |
| prudently | /xx | Adverb |
| intensely | x/x | Adverb |
| often | /x | Adverb |
| sensitively | /xxx | Adverb |
| hastily | /xx | Adverb |
| solidly | /xx | Adverb |
| capriciously | x/xx | Adverb |
| fully | /x | Adverb |
| extensively | x/xx | Adverb |
| properly | /xx | Adverb |
| meaningfully | /xxx | Adverb |
| soothingly | /xx | Adverb |
| cleanly | /x | Adjective |
| conscientiously | xx/xx | Adverb |
| uncomfortably | x/xx | Adverb |
| finely | /x | Adverb |
| awkwardly | /xx | Adverb |
| tactfully | /xx | Adverb |
| passionately | /xxx | Adverb |
| tastefully | /xx | Adverb |
| somewhat | // | Adverb |
| well | / | Adverb |
| innocently | /xxx | Adverb |
| copiously | /xx | Adverb |
| mechanically | x/xx | Adverb |
| expertly | /xx | Adverb |
| compassionately | x/xxx | Adverb |
| politely | x/x | Adverb |
| beautifully | /xx | Adverb |
| appropriately | x/xxx | Adverb |
| stiffly | /x | Adverb |
| sensuously | /xxx | Adverb |
| luxuriously | x/xxx | Adverb |
| rashly | /x | Adverb |
| cruelly | /x | Adverb |
| needlessly | /xx | Adverb |
| densely | /x | Adjective |
| calmly | /x | Adverb |
| brusquely | /x | Adverb |
| terribly | /xx | Adverb |
| ruthlessly | /xx | Adverb |
| indulgently | x/xx | Adverb |
| broadly | /x | Adverb |
| sensually | /xxx | Adverb |
| painfully | /xx | Adverb |
| humorously | /xxx | Adverb |
| powerfully | /xx | Adverb |
| coldly | /x | Adverb |
| irresponsibly | xx/xx | Adverb |
| forcibly | /xx | Adverb |
| faintly | /x | Adverb |
| pleasantly | /xx | Adverb |
| airily | /xx | Adverb |
| griddle | /x | Noun |
| dredge | / | Noun |
| grease | / | Noun |
| floured | /x | Verb |
| arbitrarily | /xxxx | Adverb |
| bit | / | Noun, Verb, Adjective |
| broom | / | Noun, Verb |
| cynically | /xxx | Adverb |
| easily | /xx | Adverb |
| easy | /x | Adjective, Adverb, Noun, Verb |
| glibly | /x | Adverb |
| hard | / | Adjective, Adverb, Noun, Verb |
| just | / | Adverb, Adjective, Noun, Verb |
| lightweight | // | Adjective, Noun, Verb |
| lips | / | Noun, Verb |
| little | /x | Adjective, Adverb, Noun |
| marginally | /xxx | Adverb |
| modestly | /xx | Adverb |
| randomly | /xx | Adverb |
| readily | /xx | Adverb |
| scrape | / | Verb, Noun |
| simply | /x | Adverb |
| skim | / | Verb, Noun, Adjective |
| skip | / | Verb, Noun |
| smoothly | /x | Adverb |
| superficially | /xxxx | Adverb |
| tap | / | Verb, Noun |
| tongue | / | Noun, Verb |
| shirtless | /x | Adjective |
| bulletproof | /xx | Adjective, Noun, Verb |
| milestone | /x | Noun, Verb |
