English Reference
Adverb

uniformly

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈjunəˌfɔɹmɫi/ UK /jˈuːnɪfˌɔːmli/ uni·form·ly

adv.in a way that is the same everywhere or for everyone. You use this when there are no differences in how something is done or how it looks.

adv.in a consistent manner that lacks variation or diversity across all instances or parts.


SIMPLE

The walls are painted uniformly in a soft grey.

CONTEXTUAL

The new safety regulations will be applied uniformly across all branches of the company starting next month.

COMPLEX

While the individual components vary in size, the protective coating must be applied uniformly to ensure that no single area remains vulnerable to corrosion or heat damage.

Usage

Typically follows the verb it modifies or precedes an adjective.

After 27 years of school choice, Floridians should know that there are no uniformly positive systemwide gains in achievement .

The Conversation· 6 Jul 2026

From uniform + -ly.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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