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He said shockedly vs He said shockly

Both phrases are incorrect in English. The correct adverb form to use in this context is 'shocked'. The adverb form 'shockedly' is not commonly used in English.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 1704 views

He said shockedly

This phrase is not correct in English. The adverb form 'shockedly' is not commonly used.

The correct adverb form to use in this context is 'shocked'. For example, 'He said, looking shocked.'
  • He said to thank his fearless scorpion hunter.
  • He said they come on urgent business.
  • He said something about transfer instructions.
  • He said himself he considered your partnership over.
  • He said the act was completely incompatible with civilized society.
  • Whatever he said, I apologise.
  • But he said grown-ups wouldn't understand.
  • He said sunlight would kill that thing.
  • He said my eyes are perfect.
  • He said minimum security's a real possibility.
  • He said problem started when Jane rejected him.
  • Probably the smartest, he said.
  • He said the unit was repairing itself.
  • He said Moloch is unleashing soldiers on us.
  • He said our application finally went through.
  • He said police involvement would complicate things.
  • He said the rig was sabotaged.
  • He said something about his arm.
  • He said you canceled your appointment again.
  • He said her ovaries were undersized.

Alternatives:

  • he said, looking shocked
  • he said, with a shocked expression
  • he said, in a shocked tone
  • he said, visibly shocked
  • he said, sounding shocked

He said shockly

This phrase is not correct in English. The correct adverb form to use in this context is 'shocked'.

The correct adverb form to use in this context is 'shocked'. For example, 'He said, looking shocked.'
  • He said to thank his fearless scorpion hunter.
  • He said they come on urgent business.
  • He said something about transfer instructions.
  • He said himself he considered your partnership over.
  • He said the act was completely incompatible with civilized society.
  • Whatever he said, I apologise.
  • But he said grown-ups wouldn't understand.
  • He said sunlight would kill that thing.
  • He said my eyes are perfect.
  • He said minimum security's a real possibility.
  • He said problem started when Jane rejected him.
  • Probably the smartest, he said.
  • He said the unit was repairing itself.
  • He said Moloch is unleashing soldiers on us.
  • He said our application finally went through.
  • He said police involvement would complicate things.
  • He said the rig was sabotaged.
  • He said something about his arm.
  • He said you canceled your appointment again.
  • He said her ovaries were undersized.

Alternatives:

  • he said, looking shocked
  • he said, with a shocked expression
  • he said, in a shocked tone
  • he said, visibly shocked
  • he said, sounding shocked

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