I can't seem to find a definitive answer to this, so...
When you combine an adjective and a noun, or an adjective and a verb, you must include a hyphen.
E.G.:
I think spiders are eight-legged freaks.
The loud rock concert was headache-inducing.
The close-knit community were stunned by the murder.
However, when you combine an adverb with a verb or adjective, does the same rule apply? I've seen it written with and without the hyphen.
The unfortunately-titled film had no chance at the box office.
He regards the fogged-up windows of the vehicle.
Any help would be appreciated.
When you combine an adjective and a noun, or an adjective and a verb, you must include a hyphen.
E.G.:
I think spiders are eight-legged freaks.
The loud rock concert was headache-inducing.
The close-knit community were stunned by the murder.
However, when you combine an adverb with a verb or adjective, does the same rule apply? I've seen it written with and without the hyphen.
The unfortunately-titled film had no chance at the box office.
He regards the fogged-up windows of the vehicle.
Any help would be appreciated.
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