adverb

methodically

mih-THAH-dih-kuh-lee

Methodically (adverb) means In a careful, orderly, step-by-step manner. Example: “He methodically checked every item off his list.”

adverb

In a careful, orderly, step-by-step manner.

"He methodically checked every item off his list."

How to use methodically

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDoing something in an organized, systematic way.

more methodically comparative, most methodically superlative

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He _____ checked every item off his list.

From methodical + the adverb suffix -ly.

haphazardly

accidentally randomly arbitrarily haphazardly indiscriminately

ally bally sally Wally dally rally tally pally really locally usually equally

What does “methodically” mean?

The word “methodically” means in a careful, orderly, step-by-step manner. In plain terms, doing something in an organized, systematic way.

How do you pronounce “methodically”?

“Methodically” is pronounced mih-THAH-dih-kuh-lee (/mɪˈθɑdɪkəli/ in IPA).

How do you use “methodically” in a sentence?

Here is “methodically” used in a sentence: “He methodically checked every item off his list.”

What is the opposite of “methodically”?

The opposite of “methodically” — its antonyms — is haphazardly.

What part of speech is “methodically”?

“Methodically” is an adverb.

accidentally randomly arbitrarily haphazardly indiscriminately