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What is the adverb of embarrass?

There isn't a single, perfect adverb directly derived from "embarrass." Here's why and how to express similar meanings:

* "Embarrass" is a verb. Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs.

* To express the manner of embarrassment: You can use adverbs like:

* Awkwardly: "She awkwardly stammered out an apology."

* Visibly: "He was visibly embarrassed by the mistake."

* Deeply: "She was deeply embarrassed by the rumor."

* Severely: "The incident severely embarrassed the company."

* To express the degree of embarrassment:

* Slightly: "He was slightly embarrassed by the joke."

* Extremely: "She was extremely embarrassed by her outburst."

Example:

Instead of saying "He embarrassedly apologized," you could say "He apologized awkwardly."

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