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Rule "Use an adverb or a compound adjective, not an adjective"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description:	Use an adverb or a compound adjective, not an adjective
Message:	Make sure that the adjective '\6' is correct. Possibly, it should be an adverb (typically ~ly) that modifies '\7'. Possibly, it should be the first word in a compound adjective (hyphenated adjective). Possibly, it is correct.
Category:	Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link:	https://www.grammar.cl/english/compound-adjectives.htm
Incorrect sentences that this rule can detect:	Barbecue Chicken Sandwich is one of the most frequent ordered dishes. ... and thus being one of the most unusual complicated rules I have tried to make is not easy. Siu Yoke is one of the most well loved and frequent ordered meals in our restaurant.
Correct sentences for comparison:	Barbecue Chicken Sandwich is one of the most frequently ordered dishes. It is one of the most commonly used compressed gases for pneumatic (pressurized gas) systems in portable pressure tools. It is the chosen written courses or …
ID:	ADVERB_OR_HYPHENATED_ADJECTIVE [4]
Version:	6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-10-26 22:33:08 +0100)