Gradable adverbs can also be used to add emphasis, so words such as “frightfully”, “awfully” and “terribly” are dwindling as well. Instead, Britons are becoming increasingly economical and direct in ...

Brits can get rather sniffy about the English language – after all, they originated it. But a Google search of the word “Americanisms” turns up claims that they are swamping, killing and absorbing ...

Brits can get rather sniffy about the English language – after all, they originated it. But a Google search of the word “Americanisms” turns up claims that they are swamping, killing and absorbing ...

The work discussed in this article was made possible through the CASS research centre at Lancaster University which is funded by the ESRC. Brits can get rather sniffy about the English language – ...