There are many adverbs that start with the letter I. In fact, there are so many that it can be hard to keep track of them all. Some of the more common ones include:
Interestingly, in India, the number 4 is considered unlucky because it is pronounced “four” in Hindi. This superstition has led to a number of businesses refusing to have a fourth floor in their buildings.
It is interesting to note that some adverbs that start with i are derived from other parts of speech. For example, the adjective “intense” can be turned into the adverb “intensely” by adding -ly to the end.
Similarly, the verb “investigate” can become the adverb “investigatively” by adding -ly to the end.
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Adverbs That Start With I
| idiotically | indefinitely | irksomely |
| integrally | insensibly | incessantly |
| imitatively | importantly | illegally |
| impracticably | inductively | implausibly |
| immediately | identically | impetuously |
| illogically | intuitively | insinuatingly |
| indeterminately | Adverbs That Start With J | intriguingly |
| incapably | interpersonally | idiomatically |
| illuminatingly | imprecisely | inflammably |
| inquisitively | institutionally | immunologically |
| incongruously | ineffectually | inanely |
| irresistibly | inexhaustibly | intensely |
| inescapably | intermittently | incontrovertibly |
| immodestly | irrevocably | intestinally |
| inclusively | inquiringly | incipiently |
| inhospitably | interracially | inalterably |
| implicatively | idly | insincerely |
| innumerably | inquisitorially | instructively |
| immaturely | imaginarily | icily |
| irreversibly | infamously | inventively |
| inefficiently | independently | intelligibly |
| incompetently | improbably | intelligently |
| indigenously | immaculately | intensively |
| imperviously | idiosyncratically | inherently |
| initially | inexcusably | informally |
| inspiringly | inwardly | insolently |
| imperiously | inertly | inhumanely |
| indifferently | implicitly | irreplaceably |
| insidiously | insignificantly | illiberally |
| intimately | irritatingly | invariably |
| incomprehensibly | illaudably | incorruptibly |
| inartistically | inconsequentially | impertinently |
| impermissibly | ignorantly | internationally |
| intolerably | ineloquently | irrepressibly |
| immutably | insecurely | idyllically |
| inequitably | imperceptibly | imperatively |
| incommunicably | industriously | instrumentally |
| inexpensively | innocently | indelicately |
| indescribably | instantly | insistently |
| indignantly | iconoclastically | inopportunely |
| indiscriminately | inconsistently | imponderably |
| ingloriously | inscrutably | interactively |
| inflexibly | imperishably | intently |
| irreproachably | industrially | increasingly |
| influentially | invigoratingly | ingenuously |
| intolerantly | inevitably | inappropriately |
| impoliticly | indicatively | inexpediently |
| irrefutably | inaudibly | interdepartmentally |
| irresponsibly | incrementally | invisibly |
| inapplicably | inexpressibly | interdependently |
| impiously | inconsiderately | inconsolably |
| inaccurately | inadequately | impartially |
| insufficiently | importunately | illiterately |
| innocuously | inconspicuously | invasively |
| imminently | inordinately | impulsively |
| interchangeably | illusorily | indulgently |
| incompatibly | immovably | incandescently |
| instinctually | introspectively | instantaneously |
Popular Adverbs Starting With I
| introductorily | infallibly | identifiably |
| incredulously | imaginatively | insubordinately |
| idolatrously | infinitesimally | impalpably |
| infernally | ignobly | incisively |
| indefinably | irreverently | inauspiciously |
| impressively | ideologically | inflammatorily |
| insensitively | inspirationally | imprudently |
| incorrectly | ingratiatingly | impatiently |
| intricately | irreparably | inhumanly |
| inharmoniously | incalculably | illustriously |
| impolitely | indisputably | interestingly |
| interiorly | immanently | improperly |
| infrequently | insipidly | insultingly |
| injuriously | injudiciously | infinitively |
| impersonally | inaptly | impishly |
| intrepidly | inelegantly | indestructibly |
| inexactly | impenetrably | inorganically |
| impenitently | indecently | implacably |
| impressionistically | inconsiderably | indistinctly |
| inanimately | inactively | inadmissibly |
| incoherently | inextricably | inextinguishably |
| invincibly | irately | indomitably |
| inconclusively | innately | involuntarily |
| illustratively | illicitly | indiscreetly |
| irremovably | insurmountably | intentionally |
| ignominiously | impurely | incongruently |
| intrinsically | insanely | idealistically |
| immoderately | imposingly | impregnably |
| incomparably | ideally | illimitably |
| immeasurably | illegibly | internally |
| invitingly | invaluably | intellectually |
| insightfully | inarguably | inversely |
| immorally | incredibly | intrusively |
| ineffectively | inseparably | infuriatingly |
| insufferably | inarticulately | infectiously |
| immensely | incurably | indelibly |
| inoffensively | imaginably | imperfectly |
| inferentially | incorrigibly | ironically |
| individualistically | immortally | incompletely |
| indirectly | irrelevantly | interpretively |
| intravenously | ingeniously | inaccessibly |
| inconveniently | imperialistically | imperially |
| irresolutely | indivisibly | inexplicably |
| inattentively | irregularly | impractically |
| infinitely | insolubly | intangibly |
| inconceivably | incidentally | impossibly |
| irrationally | illusively | individually |
| inalienably | inexpressively | inferiorly |
| imploringly | inadvertently | informatively |
| indecisively | illegitimately | indefensibly |
| immemorially |
Adverbs That Start With I to Describe a Person
1- Insightful: Able to understand deeply and accurately.
- She was insightful in her analysis.
2- Imaginative: Creative and original.
- He had an imaginative mind.
3- Idealistic: Having high aspirations for the future.
- She was always idealistic about her goals.
4- Industrious: Energetic and hardworking.
- He was an industrious person.
5- Impulsive: Quick to act without thinking about consequences.
- She was sometimes impulsive in her decisions.
6- Idealized: Perfect or nearly perfect in every way.
- He had an idealized view of the world.
7- Inquisitive: Inquisitive and curious about the world.
- She had a keen inquisitiveness.
8- Intelligent: Possessing knowledge and quick understanding.
- He was an intelligent person.
9- Innovative: Introducing new ideas or methods.
- He was highly innovative in his approach.
10- Independent: Self-sufficient and able to make decisions on one’s own.
- She was an independent thinker.
11- Irreverent: Lacking respect for authority or tradition.
- He had an irreverent attitude towards life.
12- Intuitive: Able to understand without reasoning or explanation.
- She was intuitive in her understanding of the situation.
Positive Adverbs That Start With I
| impartially | impeccably | immeasurably |
| instrumentally | inviolably | indefatigably |
| illuminatingly | idealistically | independently |
| inspiringly | invitingly | instinctively |
| indomitably | irreplaceably | infinitely |
| indispensably | incisively | intimately |
| instructively | indestructibly | industriously |
| ideally | interestingly | immediately |
| intensely | insightfully | importantly |
| illustriously | instantly | invincibly |
| imaginatively | intently | influentially |
| innocently | informatively | impressively |
| irrepressibly | intellectually | irresistibly |
| irreproachably | inventively | intelligently |
| inspiredly | immaculately | incredibly |
| impassionedly | ingeniously | interestedly |
Adverbs Starting With I – Flashcards
