Saying adverbs are provided in this article. The words listed here are commonly found along with the verb saying in sentences. This reference page helps answer the question what are some adverbs that describe or modify the verb SAYING.
abruptly, absolutely, actually, angrily, apparently, barely, basically, bitterly, bluntly, calmly, carelessly, cheerfully, clearly
coldly, constantly, continually, directly, distinctly, earnestly, effectively, emphatically, essentially, exactly, excitedly, explicitly, expressly
finally, firmly, frankly, frequently, gently, gravely, hardly, humbly, immediately, inwardly, kindly, lightly, literally
loudly, mentally, merely, necessarily, occasionally, openly, perpetually, plainly, pleasantly, politely, practically, precisely, privately
probably, proudly, publicly, quickly, quietly, really, recently, repeatedly, sadly, seriously, sharply, silently, simply
slowly, softly, solemnly, specifically, sternly, suddenly, truly, usually, virtually
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