Comment / Viewpoint Adverbs (2)

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Viewpoint Adverbs

These adverbs indicate whose opinion or perspective is being presented. They often limit or define the scope of a statement.

Examples of Viewpoint Adverbs:

  • Scientifically speaking, this method is not reliable. (From a scientific perspective)

  • Legally, you are required to pay taxes. (From a legal standpoint)

  • Politically, the decision was controversial. (From a political perspective)

  • Financially, the project was a disaster. (From a financial standpoint)

Other Viewpoint Adverbs:

Ethically, theoretically, historically, medically, personally, officially, technically, logically, linguistically, architecturally, economically, technologically, objectively, philosophically, strategically, aesthetically.


Read about Comment Adverbs.

Here is a continuation of the list from the previous post in the above link:

26. Evidently, he had been lying all along. – Suggests something is apparent based on the evidence. 

27. Regrettably, we can’t attend the wedding. – Expresses personal regret.

28. Predictably, he was late again. – Indicates something happened as expected. 

29. Frankly speaking, this plan won’t work .– Used to introduce blunt honesty. 

30. To be fair, he did apologise later. – Acknowledges an opposing view. 

31. Without a doubt, this is her best novel yet. – Expresses absolute certainty. 

32. In all honesty, I didn’t enjoy the meal. – Introduces a sincere statement. 

33. Needless to say, they were thrilled with the news. – Indicates something is obvious. 

34. By and large, the project was successful. – Similar to “on the whole,” meaning generally speaking. 

35. At least we finished before the deadline. – Suggests consolation or minimising a problem. 

36. To put it bluntly, this is a disaster. – Introduces a harsh or direct statement. 

37. To my delight, they accepted my offer.– Expresses personal happiness. 

38. Strangely enough, I saw him twice today. – Introduces an unusual or ironic fact. 

39. Ironically, the fire station caught fire. – Indicates something unexpected or contradictory. 

40. To my dismay, the package was lost. – Expresses personal distress. 

41. Happily, they arrived safely.– Similar to “luckily,” expressing positive emotions.

42. As luck would have it, I found a taxi immediately. – Indicates coincidence, often positive.

43. With hindsight, I should have studied more. – Expresses reflection on past events. 

44. As it happens, I was just about to call you.– Introduces a coincidental fact. 

45. Inexplicably, the keys vanished. – Expresses confusion or mystery. 

46. From what I can tell, she’s handling the situation well. – Used when giving an opinion based on limited or observable evidence.

47. Odd as it may seem, he prefers working at night. – Introduces something that is strange or surprising but true. 

48. She’s usually very calm. Mind you, she did lose her temper yesterday. – Adds a contrasting point, clarification, or mild correction to what was just said. 

49. All things considered, I think we made the right choice. – Offers a summary opinion that takes everything into account. 

50. As far as I know, they haven’t made a final decision.– Indicates limited knowledge or uncertainty, often to avoid overstatement. 

See more examples of these adverbs (with translations into Spanish) in the Quizlet:

 





 


 

Comments

Sir Joseph said…
Hi Graham,

- In all honesty, to put it bluntly and by and largue, there a lot of people who live according to law, they have good behaviour and they worry about the others.

- Needless to say that to be in good health, it´s necessary to work very hard in the office, to study much in the university and to play sport without stop. Odd as it may seem, working is good to health.

- To my delight and predictable, I am going to go on holiday to Inverness, a beautiful place in Scotland, to sail through its channel to the sea. As far as I know.

- With hindsight, people must covince of all wars are useless, they harm to human species and human especies are everyone.

- To my dismay, even there are people who don´t have means of living their family and themselves. Inexplicably, to human being.

- As far as I know, dark matter does not exist, neither dark energy in the Universe. Evidently, both are two speculative concepts.

- From what I can tell you, there is water on the planet Mars, but no life. Scientifics said that should have seas, oceans, lakes and rivers on the planet Mars, in the past.

- As it happens, I met my old friend in the Duratón Gorges, near to Sepulveda. He was beard and bald, mind you, he conserved his sense of humor.

- As luck would have it, I have finished of paying my mortgage. It´s a good new without a dubt. Now I am going to buy a car and I will pay others bills. Regretably, everyone must pay bills during his life.

- Frankly speaking, I earned money to pay my bills and when I didn´t have to pay bills I became in old man.

See you.
Sunday, 06 July, 2025
Graham said…
Good evening José,

Some interesting example sentences.

- In all honesty, to put it bluntly and by and large, there are people who are law-abiding citizens, have good behaviour and consider others.

- Needless to say that to be in good health, it´s necessary to work very hard in the workplace, to study a lot at university and to do exercise continually. Odd as it may seem, working is good for our health.

- To my delight and predictably, I am going to go on holiday to Inverness, a beautiful place in Scotland, to sail through its canals to the sea. As far as I know.

- With hindsight, we must convince people that all wars are useless; they harm the human species and we are all part of the human race.

- To my dismay, there are people who don´t have means to provide for their family and themselves. Inexplicably, to human being. (This last sentence makes no sense and I can't think what you mean)

- As far as I know, dark matter does not exist, neither is there dark energy in the Universe. Evidently, both are two speculative concepts.

- From what I can tell you, there is water on planet Mars, but no life. Scientists used to say that there would be seas, oceans, lakes and rivers on Mars.

- As it happens, I met my old friend in the Duratón Gorge, near Sepulveda. He has a beardand is bald, mind you, he conserved his sense of humor.

- As luck would have it, I have finished paying off my mortgage. It´s good news without a doubt. Now I am going to buy a car and I will pay other bills. Regrettably, everyone must pay bills during his life.

- Frankly speaking, I earned money to pay my bills and when I didn't have to pay bills, I became in old man.
Friday, 11 July, 2025
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