nonalcoholically

Nonalcoholically is an adverb that denotes performing an action in a nonalcoholic manner, meaning without the presence or use of alcohol. It is derived from the adjective nonalcoholic, which describes something containing no alcohol; the adverb is formed by adding the -ly suffix. Spelling varies; it can appear as nonalcoholically or non-alcoholically, with hyphenation more common in some style guides, though nonalcoholically is increasingly seen in modern prose.

In usage, nonalcoholically tends to occur in contexts related to beverages, food preparation, events, or medical or religious settings where alcohol is avoided. It is less common than the more straightforward nonalcoholic as an adjective, and many writers prefer rephrasing for clarity, such as "prepared without alcohol" or "served in an alcohol-free manner." Examples include describing a drink as prepared nonalcoholically or an event conducted nonalcoholically.

Notes: Alternative terms include alcohol-free and nonalcoholic. The adverb form may be encountered in formal, technical, or evaluative writing, though in everyday English speakers may opt for simpler constructions. See also nonalcoholic, alcohol-free.