1. in the manner of an adjective; functioning as an adjective
Usage: grammar

Examples

• The word ‘stone’ is used adjectivally in ‘stone wall.’
• In the phrase ‘running water,’ the word ‘running’ functions adjectivally.
• Participles can be used adjectivally to modify nouns.
• The noun ‘kitchen’ is employed adjectivally in ‘kitchen table.’
• Many words that are typically nouns can function adjectivally in English.