There are many adverbs that start with P. For example, people can be pretty or pretty darn happy. Professionals often try to be professionalism personified. Politicians usually try to be politic. Pirates, however, don’t usually follow the polite path.
Some adverbs that start with P are powerful. People can feel powerfully attracted to someone or something. Pain can be powerfully intense. Prosperity can be powerfully uplifting.
Sometimes adverbs that start with P make people pause and think. For example, some people might ponder why pirates pillage while others might ponder the power of a good pun. People might also pause to consider how they should behave in a particular situation – should they be professional or politic?
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Adverbs That Start With P
pitiably | pragmatically | permissively |
purposely | pontifically | ploddingly |
perceptively | putridly | preferably |
piteously | plausibly | persuasively |
panoramically | professionally | paternally |
proficiently | perplexedly | Adverbs That Start With Q |
profusely | presidentially | preposterously |
presumptively | productively | pensively |
pertinently | peevishly | protectively |
particularly | pardonably | professorially |
poetically | purportedly | preciously |
presentably | philosophically | peripherally |
pastorally | primordially | phosphorescently |
possibly | psychoanalytically | pretentiously |
predicatively | purposefully | principally |
phonographically | permissibly | perilously |
profitably | psychotically | politically |
painlessly | precisely | poorly |
psychedelically | positively | peacefully |
pleadingly | precociously | probabilistically |
proudly | prospectively | postpositionally |
postoperatively | preemptively | potentially |
proximally | piercingly | pushily |
patriotically | patchily | presently |
puritanically | physiologically | parasitically |
poisonously | passively | petulantly |
pictorially | prototypically | prestigiously |
perceivably | pryingly | prissily |
porously | pessimistically |
Popular Adverbs Starting With P
practically | pervasively | peremptorily |
perkily | pyrotechnically | prosperously |
presumptuously | prophetically | pricelessly |
proportionally | piously | powerlessly |
perseveringly | primly | pristinely |
painfully | promisingly | physically |
possessively | playfully | partially |
publicly | persistently | paranormally |
platonically | plastically | postpositively |
problematically | prejudicially | preparedly |
pitifully | psychiatrically | patiently |
profoundly | preventively | phonically |
pompously | prohibitively | peaceably |
proportionately | personally | populously |
partly | ponderously | perceptually |
pluralistically | pertly | pivotally |
pleasingly | preeminently | perpetually |
premeditatedly | precariously | punitively |
poignantly | prodigiously | prehistorically |
periodically | primarily | penetratingly |
perceptibly | perfectly | powerfully |
primitively | puckishly | phonologically |
palatably | pressingly | picturesquely |
prettily | predictably | provokingly |
plainly | pointedly | phonemically |
psychologically | progressively | passionately |
pigheadedly | preliminarily | presumably |
patronizingly | pleasantly | permanently |
probably | provocatively | perpendicularly |
photographically | pedantically | portentously |
proscriptively | phenomenally | plaintively |
pitilessly | proximately | preferentially |
profanely | potently | paternalistically |
plentifully | psychically | pityingly |
prematurely | purposelessly | prevalently |
priestly | puzzlingly | praiseworthily |
perennially | psychosomatically | prescriptively |
peerlessly | psychotherapeutically | pointlessly |
professedly | provisionally | pleasurably |
promptly | placidly | prudently |
pathetically | pathologically | perversely |
philanthropically | pneumatically | phonetically |
parenthetically | pharmaceutically | paradoxically |
procedurally | prudentially | politely |
pettishly | prominently | pronouncedly |
purely | pithily | painstakingly |
pugnaciously | posthumously | previously |
properly | prenatally | priggishly |
psychopathically | patently | parentally |
popularly | proverbially | predominantly |
peculiarly | privately | prolifically |
Adverbs That Start With P to Describe a Person
1- Painstakingly: Making a great effort and being very thorough.
- She painstakingly prepared for the meeting.
2- Palpably: In a manner that is obvious or easy to sense.
- The tension was palpably high in the room.
3- Passionately: With strong emotion and enthusiasm.
- He spoke passionately about the cause.
4- Pathetically: In a manner that is pitiful or sad.
- He pathetically tried to hide his feelings.
5- Patiently: Waiting calmly, without becoming annoyed.
- She patiently waited for the results of the test.
6- Peacefully: Without any conflict or agitation.
- The two sides agreed to settle the dispute peacefully.
7- Perceptively: In a manner that is insightful and aware.
- She was perceptively aware of the dynamics in the room.
8- Persistently: Continuing firmly or stubbornly in an attitude, action etc.
- He persisted in his efforts until he achieved success.
9- Persuasively: In a manner that is convincing and influential.
- She argued her case persuasively.
10- Placidly: In a gentle, undisturbed way.
- He accepted the news placidly and moved on.
Positive Adverbs That Start With P
peaceably | perspicuously | punctually |
prevalently | perfectly | pertly |
professionally | politely | precisely |
pleasingly | passionately | painlessly |
productively | phenomenally | pleasantly |
promptly | purely | perspicaciously |
positively | peacefully | persistently |
perceptively | poignantly | progressively |
picturesquely | protectively | pragmatically |
patiently | prominently | powerfully |
poetically | playfully | preparedly |
prettily | purposefully | piously |
philanthropically | prosperously | practically |
properly | popularly | proficiently |
pristinely | profitably | profoundly |
proudly | propitiously | paternally |
prudently | perseveringly | placidly |
princely | persuasively | preferably |
piquantly | preciously | pleasurably |
proactively | prodigiously | praiseworthily |
prolifically | parentally | promisingly |
prestigiously |
Adverbs Starting With P – Flashcards