Another way to put this advice on how to write with precision is: carefully consider any use of an adverb in formal writing (pun intended). Most adverbs in for

Another way to put this advice on how to write with precision is: carefully consider any use of an adverb in formal writing (pun intended). Most adverbs in formal writing can be replaced by using a better adjective or verb. For some reason, adverbs like "simply" and "quickly" make people feel bad when the process isn't simple or quick, but using words like "straightforward" does not.