Definition of UNDERSTANDABLY

understandably

Adverb

  • in an intelligible manner

Adv

  • For reasons that are easy to understand or sympathise with.
  • In an understandable manner.

Examples

  • "Embarrassed, he understandably refused to speak."
  • "He was understandably embarrassed, and could not speak."
  • "Understandably, he was too embarrassed to speak."
  • "When presenting in front of the class, take care to speak clearly and understandably."

Origin / Etymology

From understandable + -ly.

Synonyms

clearly, intelligibly

Antonyms

unintelligibly

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