adverb
Uncommon
understandably
Understandably (adverb) means For reasons that make sense or are easy to sympathize with. Example: “Understandably, she was furious after waiting three hours.”
adverb
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For reasons that make sense or are easy to sympathize with.
"Embarrassed, he understandably refused to speak."
"Understandably, he was too embarrassed to speak."
"Understandably, she was furious after waiting three hours."
"He was understandably embarrassed, and could not speak."
How to use understandably
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsed to show that a reaction makes sense given what happened.
Common pairings
understandably upset
understandably nervous
understandably cautious
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more understandably
- Superlative
- most understandably
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Etymology
From understandable plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for understandably
notably
probably
arguably
amicably
suitably
reliably
admirably
favorably
miserably
inexorably
reasonably
invariably
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Frequently asked questions
What does “understandably” mean?
The word “understandably” means for reasons that make sense or are easy to sympathize with. In plain terms, used to show that a reaction makes sense given what happened.
How do you use “understandably” in a sentence?
Here is “understandably” used in a sentence: “Understandably, she was furious after waiting three hours.”
What part of speech is “understandably”?
“Understandably” is an adverb.
Is “understandably” a common word?
“Understandably” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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