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Synonyms & Similar Words
naturally
obviously
predictably
inevitably
logically
reasonably
justifiably
comprehensibly
sensibly
rationally
coherently
lucidly
clearly
intelligibly
manifestly
evidently
plainly
understandably
normally
typically
usually
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visibly
Meaning of understandably
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "understandably" means in a way that is easy to understand or justify, or as might be expected.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines "understandably" as in a manner or to a degree that is understandable, or as might be expected.
Example Uses
- The crowd was upset, understandably, after their team lost the championship game.
- She was anxious about the upcoming exam, understandably, given the high stakes.
- The new policy has been met with criticism, understandably, due to its potential impact on low-income families.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
inexplicably
inexplicably
mysteriously
puzzlingly
enigmatically
confusingly
unclearly
ambiguously
vaguely
obscurely
unintelligibly
inexplicably
unaccountably
indefensibly
unjustifiably
irrationally
unreasonably
senselessly
illogically
incoherently
confusingly
perplexingly
bafflingly
bewilderingly
disconcertingly