predictably

adverb
UK: /prɪˈdɪktəbli/
US: /prɪˈdɪktəbli/

  1. In a way that is expected; as foreseen.

    1. The sun rose predictably in the east this morning.
    2. Predictably, the stock market reacted negatively to the news of the company's losses.

  2. In a manner that lacks originality or excitement.

    1. The movie ended predictably with the hero saving the day.
    2. The band's new album sounds predictably similar to their previous work, offering nothing new.

Synonyms

ordinarily

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "predictably" in English means: In a way that is expected; as foreseen., In a manner that lacks originality or excitement..

The phonetic transcription of "predictably" is /prɪˈdɪktəbli/ in British English and /prɪˈdɪktəbli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "predictably": ordinarily.

Example usage of "predictably": "The sun rose predictably in the east this morning.". More examples on the page.