traditionally
6 synonyms and 2 antonyms for traditionally, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adv — In a way that follows established custom.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use traditionally
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Frequently asked questions
What does “traditionally” mean?
The word “traditionally” means in a way that follows established custom. In plain terms, by custom; the way things have usually been done.
How do you pronounce “traditionally”?
“Traditionally” is pronounced truh-DIHSH-uh-nuh-lee (/tɹəˈdɪʃ.ə.nə.li/ in IPA).
How do you use “traditionally” in a sentence?
Here is “traditionally” used in a sentence: “Traditionally, the bride's family pays for the wedding.”
What is the opposite of “traditionally”?
The opposite of “traditionally” — its antonyms — are nontraditionally and untraditionally.
What part of speech is “traditionally”?
“Traditionally” is an adverb.
Is “traditionally” a common word?
“Traditionally” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between traditionally and conventionally?
Traditionally means in a way that follows long-established custom handed down over time, while conventionally means in a way that follows current accepted practice or social norms. A dish may traditionally be served at weddings because of custom, whereas a report is conventionally structured a certain way because of standard practice.
Do you need a comma after traditionally at the start of a sentence?
Yes. When traditionally opens a sentence as an introductory adverb — "Traditionally, the ceremony begins at dawn" — it is normally followed by a comma. The comma signals that the adverb frames the whole statement rather than modifying a single verb.
What is the difference between traditionally and historically?
Traditionally refers to established custom — what has habitually been done — while historically refers to what actually happened in the past as a matter of record. "Historically, the town flooded every decade" states a fact about the past; "traditionally, villagers built their houses on stilts" describes a custom.