Modifying an Adjective

Adverbs also allow us to refine the meaning of an adjective:

Myron drives an extremely old Volkswagen bus.

The adverb extremely answer the question To what degree? Myron’s vehicle is not just old; it is extremely old.

Here are a few more examples:

Her baby is so adorable!

That’s the most flimsy excuse ever.

The children were surprisingly curious.