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calmlier / more calmly

diyana23

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Russian
Hello all!
Please tell me what is correct to use calmlier or more calmly when compare, for example

The President spoke ... to Congress than to his helpers.

Thanks!
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'More calmly'. We never (or almost never) use the -er ending on adverbs ending in -ly, though it's okay on some adjectives with that ending (friendlier, livelier).
'More calmly'. We never (or almost never) use the -er ending on adverbs ending in -ly, though it's okay on some adjectives with that ending (friendlier, livelier).


Thank you very much!!!
'More calmly'. We never (or almost never) use the -er ending on adverbs ending in -ly, though it's okay on some adjectives with that ending (friendlier, livelier).

  1. Mike seems calmer after taking the oxycodone.
  2. Mike seems more calm after taking the oxycodone.
Version #1 sounds better to me.
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