Adverbs of Low Degree

used to indicate denial, refusal, or disagreement in response to a question or offer

Did you call her?— No.

to a very small degree or extent

She hardly knew him, yet she agreed to help.

below average in size

The little kitten curled up in the corner, its tiny frame barely visible in the dim light.

below average in size

The little kitten curled up in the corner, its tiny frame barely visible in the dim light.

used to indicate a small or limited amount of something, often uncountable

She smiled a little when she heard the news.

to a small extent or degree

The temperature dropped a bit in the evening, so a light jacket is advisable.

nothing more than what is to be said

I merely asked a question; I didn't accuse anyone.

from a different location using digital communication or technology

Most employees now work remotely at least part of the week.

to the smallest degree or extent possible

The damage was minimally noticeable after the storm.

to a very small or barely noticeable degree

The temperature was marginally warmer than usual.

almost not; only just enough

I could scarcely hear her whisper.

in a way that is spread out thinly, with few people or things in an area

The village was sparsely settled, with homes far apart.

in a manner indicating a small or insufficient amount

The cabin was scantily furnished, with just a table and a chair.

in a small amount, extent, or level

He slightly adjusted the mirror before driving.

in a way that is faint, delicate, or so slight that it is hard to notice, explain, or define

The lighting subtly changes as the mood of the play evolves.

in a manner indicating a lack of quantity or quality

The report was insufficiently detailed to support their conclusions.

in a soft or delicate way, applying minimal weight or pressure

She touched the baby's head lightly.

used to refer to an unspecified quantity or number, especially in questions or negatives

I don't have any idea what he's talking about.

in a way that is unimportant, frivolous, or lacking seriousness

He dismissed the issue trivially, as if it didn't matter at all.

in a way that is extremely small in amount, degree, or size

The two designs differed infinitesimally, yet the expert noticed the change immediately.

to an extremely small or almost unnoticeable extent

The chances of winning the lottery are vanishingly slim.