Use -ably if there is a root word with the suffix removed. Use -ibly if there isn't a word when the suffix is taken away.
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adorably |
The dog was adorably soft.
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enjoyably |
The day passed enjoyably and we all had fun.
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agreeably |
The fruit has an agreeably acidic flavour.
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respectably |
The prime minister was respectably dressed.
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reliably |
I am reliably informed that you haven't done your homework.
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forgivably |
The puppy was forgivably naughty.
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comfortably |
We could all fit into the holiday cottage comfortably.
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considerably |
She was considerably faster than her brother.
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adorably |
The dog was adorably soft.
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reliably |
I am reliably informed that you haven't done your homework.
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