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Prefixes of ably
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probably
- adverb with considerable certainty; without much doubt
belike; likely; in all likelihood; in all probability.
- He is probably out of the country
- in all likelihood we are headed for war
- adverb easy to believe on the basis of available evidence
plausibly; credibly; believably.
- he talked plausibly before the committee
- he will probably win the election
- adverb with considerable certainty; without much doubt
- reasonably5/5
reasonably
- adverb to a moderately sufficient extent or degree
fairly; pretty; passably; moderately; jolly; middling; somewhat.
- pretty big
- pretty bad
- jolly decent of him
- the shoes are priced reasonably
- he is fairly clever with computers
- adverb with good sense or in a reasonable or intelligent manner
sanely; sensibly.
- he acted sensibly in the crisis
- speak more sanely about these affairs
- acted quite reasonably
- adverb to a moderately sufficient extent or degree
- inevitably5/5
inevitably
- adverb in such a manner as could not be otherwise
needs; necessarily; of necessity.
- it is necessarily so
- we must needs by objective
- adverb by necessity
inescapably; ineluctably; unavoidably.
- the situation slid inescapably toward disaster
- adverb in such a manner as could not be otherwise
- invariably5/5
invariably
- adverb without variation or change, in every case
always; constantly.
- constantly kind and gracious
- he always arrives on time
- adverb without variation or change, in every case
- remarkably5/5
remarkably
- adverb to a remarkable degree or extent
unusually; unco; outstandingly.
- she was unusually tall
- adverb in a signal manner
signally; unmistakably.
- signally inappropriate methods
- adverb to a remarkable degree or extent
- presumably5/5
presumably
- adverb by reasonable assumption
presumptively.
- presumably, he missed the train
- adverb by reasonable assumption
- considerably5/5
considerably
- adverb to a great extent or degree
substantially; well.
- I'm afraid the film was well over budget
- painting the room white made it seem considerably (or substantially) larger
- the house has fallen considerably in value
- the price went up substantially
- adverb to a great extent or degree
- notably5/5
notably
- adverb especially; in particular
- notably in the social sciences, the professors teach too much
- adverb especially; in particular
- reliably4/5
reliably
- adverb in a faithful manner
dependably; faithfully.
- it always came on, faithfully, like the radio
- adverb in a faithful manner
- favorably4/5
favorably
- adverb showing approval
favourably.
- he reviewed the play favorably
- adverb showing approval
- understandably4/5
understandably
- adverb in an intelligible manner
intelligibly; clearly.
- the foreigner spoke to us quite intelligibly
- adverb in an intelligible manner
- suitably4/5
suitably
- adverb in an appropriate manner
fitly; appropriately; befittingly; fittingly.
- he was appropriately dressed
- adverb in an appropriate manner
- unquestionably4/5
unquestionably
- adverb without question
unimpeachably.
- Fred Winter is unquestionably the jockey to follow
- they hired unimpeachably first-rate faculty members
- adverb without question and beyond doubt
decidedly; emphatically; in spades; by all odds; definitely.
- it was decidedly too expensive
- she told him off in spades
- by all odds they should win
- adverb without question
- comfortably4/5
comfortably
- adverb in mental comfort; without stress
- he works comfortably on three continents
- adverb in physical comfort
- she could have been lying comfortably in bed getting the same relief
- adverb in mental comfort; without stress
- noticeably4/5
noticeably
- adverb in a noticeable manner
observably; perceptibly.
- he changed noticeably over the years
- adverb in a noticeable manner
- arguably4/5
arguably
- adverb as can be shown by argument
- she is arguably the best
- adverb as can be shown by argument
- preferably4/5
preferably
- adverb more readily or willingly
rather; sooner.
- clean it well, preferably with warm water
- I'd rather be in Philadelphia
- I'd sooner die than give up
- adverb more readily or willingly
- inextricably4/5
inextricably
- adverb in an inextricable manner
- motives inspired by Mammon were often inextricably blended with things pertaining to Caesar and to God
- adverb in an inextricable manner
- favourably3/5
favourably
- adverb showing approval
favorably.
- he reviewed the play favorably
- adverb showing approval
- profitably3/5
profitably
- adverb in a productive way
productively; fruitfully.
- they worked together productively for two years
- adverb in a productive way
- immeasurably3/5
immeasurably
- adverb to an immeasurable degree; beyond measurement
- the war left him immeasurably fearful of what man can do to man
- adverb without bounds
boundlessly; infinitely.
- he is infinitely wealthy
- adverb to an immeasurable degree; beyond measurement
- agreeably3/5
agreeably
- adverb in an enjoyable manner
enjoyably; pleasantly.
- we spent a pleasantly lazy afternoon
- adverb in an enjoyable manner
- unbelievably3/5
unbelievably
- adverb not easy to believe
incredibly; implausibly; improbably.
- behind you the coastal hills plunge to the incredibly blue sea backed by the Turkish mountains
- adverb in an unbelievable manner
- he was unbelievably angry
- adverb not easy to believe
- predictably3/5
predictably
- adverb in a predictable manner or to a predictable degree
- predictably, he did not like the news
- adverb in a predictable manner or to a predictable degree
- admirably3/5
admirably
- adverb in an admirable manner
laudably; commendable; praiseworthily.
- the children's responses were admirably normal
- adverb in an admirable manner
- interchangeably3/5
interchangeably
- adverb in an interchangeable manner
- these terms can be used interchangeably
- adverb in an interchangeable manner
- uncomfortably3/5
uncomfortably
- adverb in physical discomfort
- she lay on the couch, her body uncomfortably twisted
- adverb in physical discomfort
- unreasonably3/5
unreasonably
- adverb not in a reasonable or intelligent manner
- she reacted unreasonably when she learned she had failed
- adverb to a degree that exceeds the bounds or reason or moderation
immoderately.
- his prices are unreasonably high
- adverb not in a reasonable or intelligent manner
- unmistakably3/5
unmistakably
- adverb without possibility of mistake
- this watercolor is unmistakably a synthesis of nature
- adverb in a signal manner
signally; remarkably.
- signally inappropriate methods
- adverb without possibility of mistake
- inexorably3/5
inexorably
- adverb in an inexorable manner
- time marches on inexorably
- adverb in an inexorable manner
- tolerably3/5
tolerably
- adverb in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
so-so; acceptably.
- she plays tennis tolerably
- adverb in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
- unavoidably3/5
unavoidably
- adverb by necessity
inescapably; ineluctably; inevitably.
- the situation slid inescapably toward disaster
- adverb by necessity
- honorably3/5
honorably
- adverb in an honorable manner
uprightly.
- he acted honorably
- adverb with honor
honourably.
- he was honorably discharged after many years of service
- adverb in an honorable manner
- incomparably3/5
incomparably
- adverb in an incomparable manner or to an incomparable degree
uncomparably.
- she is incomparably gifted
- adverb in an incomparable manner or to an incomparable degree
- miserably3/5
miserably
- adverb in a miserable manner
- I bit my lip miserably and nodded
- adverb in a miserable manner
- conceivably3/5
conceivably
- adverb within the realm of possibility
- the weather may conceivably change
- adverb within the realm of possibility
- undeniably3/5
undeniably
- adverb to an undeniable degree or in an undeniable manner
- she is undeniably the most gifted student in the class
- adverb to an undeniable degree or in an undeniable manner
- uncontrollably3/5
uncontrollably
- adverb in an uncontrolled manner
- she laughed uncontrollably
- adverb in an uncontrolled manner
- regrettably3/5
regrettably
- adverb by bad luck
alas; unluckily; unfortunately.
- unfortunately it rained all day
- alas, I cannot stay
- adverb by bad luck
- demonstrably3/5
demonstrably
- adverb in an obvious and provable manner
provably; incontrovertibly.
- his documentary sources are demonstrably wrong
- adverb in an obvious and provable manner
- equitably3/5
equitably
- adverb in an equitable manner
- the inheritance was equitably divided among the sisters
- adverb in an equitable manner
- irritably3/5
irritably
- adverb in a petulant manner; `Go away!'"
pettishly; petulantly; testily.
- he said testily
- adverb in an irritable manner
- she had become irritably exact
- adverb in a petulant manner; `Go away!'"
- justifiably3/5
justifiably
- adverb with good reason
- he is justifiably bitter
- adverb with good reason
- inseparably3/5
inseparably
- adverb without possibility of separation
- these two are inseparably linked
- adverb without possibility of separation
- appreciably3/5
appreciably
- adverb to a noticeable degree
- they weather was appreciably colder
- adverb to a noticeable degree
- peaceably3/5
peaceably
- adverb in a peaceable manner
pacifically.
- the tenant paying the rent hereby reserved and performing the several covenants herein on his part contained shall peaceably hold and enjoy the demised premises
- adverb in a peaceable manner
- irrevocably3/5
irrevocably
- adverb in an irrevocable manner
- adverb in an irrevocable manner
- inexplicably3/5
inexplicable
- adjective incapable of being explained or accounted for
incomprehensible.
- inexplicable errors
- left the house at three in the morning for inexplicable reasons
- adjective incapable of being explained or accounted for
- indisputably3/5
indisputable
- adjective satellite not open to question; obviously true
incontestable; undisputable.
- undeniable guilt
- indisputable evidence of a witness
- adjective satellite impossible to doubt or dispute
sure.
- indisputable (or sure) proof
- adjective satellite not open to question; obviously true
- capably2/5
capably
- adverb with competence; in a competent capable manner
ably; aptly; competently.
- they worked competently
- adverb with competence; in a competent capable manner
- unfavorably2/5
unfavorably
- adverb showing disapproval; in a disparaging way
unfavourably.
- he reviewed the play unfavorably
- adverb showing disapproval; in a disparaging way
- stably2/5
stably
- adverb in a stable solid fixed manner
- the boulder was balanced stably at the edge of the canyon
- adverb in a stable unchanging manner
- the death rate in Russia has been stably high
- adverb in a stable solid fixed manner
- improbably2/5
improbably
- adverb not easy to believe
incredibly; implausibly; unbelievably.
- behind you the coastal hills plunge to the incredibly blue sea backed by the Turkish mountains
- adverb not easy to believe
- unfavourably2/5
unfavourably
- adverb showing disapproval; in a disparaging way
unfavorably.
- he reviewed the play unfavorably
- adverb showing disapproval; in a disparaging way
- measurably2/5
measurably
- adverb to a measurable degree
- the difference is measurably large
- adverb to a measurable degree
- lamentably2/5
lamentably
- adverb in an unfortunate or deplorable manner
deplorably; woefully; sadly.
- he was sadly neglected
- it was woefully inadequate
- adverb in an unfortunate or deplorable manner
- respectably2/5
respectably
- adverb to a tolerably worthy extent
creditably.
- he did respectably well for his age
- adverb in a decent and morally reputable manner
- the film ends with the middle-aged romancers respectably married
- adverb to a tolerably worthy extent
- abominably2/5
abominably
- adverb in an offensive and hateful manner
repulsively; odiously; detestably.
- I don't know anyone who could have behaved so abominably
- adverb in a terrible manner
rottenly; awfully; terribly; atrociously; abysmally.
- she sings terribly
- adverb in an offensive and hateful manner
- unalterably2/5
unalterably
- adverb in an unalterable and unchangeable manner
unchangeably; unassailably; immutably.
- his views were unchangeably fixed
- adverb in an unalterable and unchangeable manner
- creditably2/5
creditably
- adverb to a tolerably worthy extent
respectably.
- he did respectably well for his age
- adverb to a tolerably worthy extent
- deplorably2/5
deplorably
- adverb in an unfortunate or deplorable manner
woefully; lamentably; sadly.
- he was sadly neglected
- it was woefully inadequate
- adverb in an unfortunate or deplorable manner
- dependably2/5
dependably
- adverb in a faithful manner
faithfully; reliably.
- it always came on, faithfully, like the radio
- adverb in a faithful manner
- immutably2/5
immutably
- adverb in an unalterable and unchangeable manner
unchangeably; unassailably; unalterably.
- his views were unchangeably fixed
- adverb in an unalterable and unchangeable manner
- inescapably2/5
inescapably
- adverb by necessity
ineluctably; unavoidably; inevitably.
- the situation slid inescapably toward disaster
- adverb by necessity
- palpably2/5
palpably
- adverb so as to be palpable
- she was palpably nervous
- adverb so as to be palpable
- impeccably2/5
impeccably
- adverb flawlessly
- the film was impeccably authentic
- adverb flawlessly
- unacceptably2/5
unacceptably
- adverb to an unacceptable degree
intolerably.
- The percentage of lead in our drinking water is unacceptably high
- adverb to an unacceptable degree
- variably2/5
variably
- adverb with variation; in a variable manner or to a variable degree
- it will be variably cloudy
- adverb with variation; in a variable manner or to a variable degree
- unaccountably2/5
unaccountably
- adverb in an unaccountable manner
- in the book, a tycoon unaccountably becomes the hero's friend
- adverb in an unaccountable manner
- acceptably2/5
acceptably
- adverb in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
so-so; tolerably.
- she plays tennis tolerably
- adverb in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
- fashionably2/5
fashionably
- adverb in a fashionable manner
- his voice had no trace of the drawl that you would expect to find in a fashionably dressed young man
- adverb in a fashionable manner
- unpredictably2/5
unpredictably
- adverb in an erratic unpredictable manner
erratically.
- economic changes are proceeding erratically
- adverb in an erratic unpredictable manner
- indubitably2/5
indubitably
- adverb in a manner or to a degree that could not be doubted
beyond a shadow of a doubt; beyond doubt; beyond a doubt.
- it was immediately and indubitably apparent that I had interrupted a scene of lovers
- his guilt was established beyond a shadow of a doubt
- adverb in a manner or to a degree that could not be doubted
- intolerably2/5
intolerably
- adverb to an unacceptable degree
unacceptably.
- The percentage of lead in our drinking water is unacceptably high
- adverb to an unacceptable degree
- unimaginably2/5
unimaginably
- adverb to an unimaginable extent
unthinkably.
- adverb to an unimaginable extent
- ineluctably2/5
ineluctably
- adverb by necessity
inescapably; unavoidably; inevitably.
- the situation slid inescapably toward disaster
- adverb by necessity
- incurably2/5
incurably
- adverb to an incurable degree
- she was incurably optimistic
- adverb in a manner impossible to cure
- he is incurably ill
- adverb to an incurable degree
- conformably2/5
conformably
- adverb in a conformable manner
- adverb in a conformable manner
- disagreeably2/5
disagreeably
- adverb in a disagreeable manner
- `I took no harm from the journey, thank you,' she said disagreeably
- adverb in a disagreeable manner
- pleasurably2/5
pleasurably
- adverb in a very pleasurable manner
deliciously.
- they were walking along the beach slowly and deliciously
- adverb in a very pleasurable manner
- laughably2/5
laughably
- adverb so as to arouse or deserve laughter
ridiculously; preposterously; ludicrously.
- her income was laughably small, but she managed to live well
- adverb so as to arouse or deserve laughter
- immovably2/5
immovably
- adverb so as to be incapable of moving
- the mountains brooded immovably above the river
- adverb so as to be incapable of moving
- questionably2/5
questionably
- adverb in a questionable and dubious manner
dubiously.
- these were estates his father questionably acquired
- adverb in a questionable and dubious manner
- amicably2/5
amicably
- adverb in an amicable manner
- they separated amicably
- adverb in an amicable manner
- comparably2/5
comparably
- adverb in a comparable manner or to a comparable degree
- you will have to work comparably harder
- adverb in a comparable manner or to a comparable degree
- charitably2/5
charitably
- adverb in a charitable manner
- she treated him charitably
- adverb in a charitable manner
- inconceivably2/5
inconceivably
- adverb to an inconceivable degree
- inconceivably small
- adverb to an inconceivable degree
- identifiably2/5
identifiably
- adverb in an identifiable manner
- they were identifiably different
- adverb in an identifiable manner
- provably2/5
provably
- adverb in an obvious and provable manner
demonstrably; incontrovertibly.
- his documentary sources are demonstrably wrong
- adverb in an obvious and provable manner
- seasonably2/5
seasonably
- adverb in accordance with the season
- it was seasonably cold
- adverb at an opportune time
timely; well-timed; apropos.
- your letter arrived apropos
- adverb in accordance with the season
- amiably2/5
amiably
- adverb in an affable manner
genially; affably.
- `Come and visit me,' he said amiably
- adverb in an affable manner
- recognizably2/5
recognizably
- adverb to a recognizable degree
- he was recognizably slimmer now
- adverb to a recognizable degree
- hospitably2/5
hospitably
- adverb in a hospitable manner
- she was received hospitably by her new family
- adverb in a hospitable manner
- interminably2/5
interminably
- adverb all the time; seemingly without stopping
endlessly.
- a theological student with whom I argued interminably
- her nagging went on endlessly
- adverb all the time; seemingly without stopping
- affably2/5
affably
- adverb in an affable manner
amiably; genially.
- `Come and visit me,' he said amiably
- adverb in an affable manner
- formidably2/5
formidably
- adverb in a formidable manner
- the constant risk that attends the exchanges of human beings formidably armed
- adverb in a formidable manner
- indefatigably2/5
indefatigably
- adverb with indefatigable energy
inexhaustibly; tirelessly.
- she watched the show indefatigably
- adverb with indefatigable energy
- passably2/5
passably
- adverb to a moderately sufficient extent or degree
fairly; pretty; reasonably; moderately; jolly; middling; somewhat.
- pretty big
- pretty bad
- jolly decent of him
- the shoes are priced reasonably
- he is fairly clever with computers
- adverb to a moderately sufficient extent or degree
- unjustifiably2/5
unjustifiably
- adverb without any excuse
inexcusably.
- he is unjustifiably harsh on her
- adverb without any excuse
- unseasonably2/5
unseasonably
- adverb not in accordance with the season
- it was unseasonably cold
- adverb not in accordance with the season
- damnably2/5
damnably
- adverb in a damnable manner
cursedly; damned.
- kindly Arthur--so damnably , politely , endlessly persistent!
- adverb in a damnable manner
- unbearably2/5
unbearably
- adverb to an unbearable degree
- it was unbearably hot in the room
- adverb to an unbearable degree
- irretrievably2/5
irretrievably
- adverb in an irretrievable manner
- it is irretrievably lost
- adverb in an irretrievable manner
- memorably2/5
memorably
- adverb in a memorable manner
unforgettably.
- Horowitz could play Chopin memorably
- adverb in a memorable manner
- honourably2/5
honourably
- adverb with honor
honorably.
- he was honorably discharged after many years of service
- adverb with honor
- unspeakably2/5
unspeakably
- adverb to an inexpressible degree
unutterably; indescribably; ineffably.
- she was looking very young tonight, and, as usual, indescribably beautiful, in a simple strapless dress of a green and white silky cotton
- adverb to an inexpressible degree
- irreparably2/5
irreparably
- adverb in an irreparable manner or to an irreparable degree
- adverb in an irreparable manner or to an irreparable degree
- indescribably2/5
indescribably
- adverb to an inexpressible degree
unutterably; unspeakably; ineffably.
- she was looking very young tonight, and, as usual, indescribably beautiful, in a simple strapless dress of a green and white silky cotton
- adverb to an inexpressible degree
- unutterably2/5
unutterably
- adverb to an inexpressible degree
unspeakably; indescribably; ineffably.
- she was looking very young tonight, and, as usual, indescribably beautiful, in a simple strapless dress of a green and white silky cotton
- adverb to an inexpressible degree
- ineffably2/5
ineffably
- adverb to an inexpressible degree
unutterably; unspeakably; indescribably.
- she was looking very young tonight, and, as usual, indescribably beautiful, in a simple strapless dress of a green and white silky cotton
- adverb to an inexpressible degree
- affordably2/5
affordable
- adjective satellite that you have the financial means for
low-cost; low-priced.
- low-cost housing
- adjective satellite that you have the financial means for
- sustainably2/5
sustainable
- adjective capable of being sustained
- adjective capable of being sustained
- implacably2/5
implacable
- adjective incapable of being placated
- an implacable enemy
- adjective incapable of being placated
- irredeemably2/5
irredeemable
- adjective satellite insusceptible of reform
unreformable; irreclaimable; unredeemable.
- vicious irreclaimable boys
- irredeemable sinners
- adjective satellite (of paper money) not convertible into coin at the pleasure of the holder
- adjective satellite insusceptible of reform
- incontestably2/5
incontestable
- adjective incapable of being contested or disputed
incontestible.
- adjective satellite not open to question; obviously true
undisputable; indisputable.
- undeniable guilt
- indisputable evidence of a witness
- adjective incapable of being contested or disputed
- indispensably2/5
indispensable
- adjective not to be dispensed with; essential
- foods indispensable to good nutrition
- adjective satellite absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
essential.
- essential tools and materials
- funds essential to the completion of the project
- an indispensable worker
- adjective not to be dispensed with; essential
- irremediably2/5
irremediable
- adjective impossible to remedy or correct or redress
- an irremediable error
- irremediable defects of character
- adjective impossible to remedy or correct or redress
- knowledgeably2/5
knowledgeable
- adjective satellite highly educated; having extensive information or understanding
knowing; lettered; well-read; learned; well-educated.
- knowing instructors
- a knowledgeable critic
- a knowledgeable audience
- adjective satellite alert and fully informed
knowing.
- a knowing collector of rare books
- surprisingly knowledgeable about what was going on
- adjective satellite highly educated; having extensive information or understanding
- recognisably2/5
recognisable
- adjective satellite capable of being recognized
recognizable; placeable.
- adjective satellite capable of being recognized
- insufferably2/5
insufferable
- adjective satellite used of persons or their behavior
unsufferable; impossible; unacceptable.
- impossible behavior
- insufferable insolence
- adjective satellite used of persons or their behavior
- ratably2/5
ratable
- adjective satellite liable to payment of locally assessed property taxes
rateable.
- the ratable value of property
- adjective satellite liable to payment of locally assessed property taxes
- incalculably2/5
incalculable
- adjective not capable of being computed or enumerated
- adjective not capable of being computed or enumerated
- veritably2/5
veritable
- adjective satellite often used as intensifiers
regular.
- a regular morass of details
- a regular nincompoop
- he's a veritable swine
- adjective satellite not counterfeit or copied
bona fide; authentic; unquestionable.
- an authentic signature
- a bona fide manuscript
- an unquestionable antique
- photographs taken in a veritable bull ring
- adjective satellite often used as intensifiers
- irrefutably2/5
irrefutable
- adjective satellite impossible to deny or disprove
incontrovertible; positive.
- incontrovertible proof of the defendant's innocence
- proof positive
- an irrefutable argument
- adjective satellite impossible to deny or disprove
- imperturbably2/5
imperturbable
- adjective satellite not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure
unflappable.
- hitherto imperturbable, he now showed signs of alarm
- an imperturbable self-possession
- unflappable in a crisis
- adjective satellite not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure
- companionably2/5
companionable
- adjective satellite suggestive of companionship
- a companionable pet
- adjective satellite suggestive of companionship
- proportionably2/5
proportionable
- adjective satellite proportionate
- adjective satellite proportionate
- practicably1/5
practicably
- adverb in a practicable manner; so as to be feasible
feasibly.
- adverb in a practicable manner; so as to be feasible
- enjoyably1/5
enjoyably
- adverb in an enjoyable manner
agreeably; pleasantly.
- we spent a pleasantly lazy afternoon
- adverb in an enjoyable manner
- unchangeably1/5
unchangeably
- adverb in an unalterable and unchangeable manner
unassailably; unalterably; immutably.
- his views were unchangeably fixed
- adverb in an unalterable and unchangeable manner
- believably1/5
believably
- adverb in a believable manner
- he acted believably sincere
- adverb easy to believe on the basis of available evidence
plausibly; credibly; probably.
- he talked plausibly before the committee
- he will probably win the election
- adverb in a believable manner
- unprofitably1/5
unprofitably
- adverb without gain or profit
profitlessly; gainlessly.
- adverb in an unproductive manner
unproductively; fruitlessly.
- adverb without gain or profit
- unreliably1/5
unreliably
- adverb in an unfaithful undependable unreliable manner
unfaithfully; undependably.
- adverb in an unfaithful undependable unreliable manner
- unassailably1/5
unassailably
- adverb in an unalterable and unchangeable manner
unchangeably; unalterably; immutably.
- his views were unchangeably fixed
- adverb in an unalterable and unchangeable manner
- unremarkably1/5
unremarkably
- adverb under normal conditions
usually; normally; commonly; ordinarily.
- usually she was late
- adverb under normal conditions
- treasonably1/5
treasonably
- adverb in a disloyal and faithless manner
faithlessly; false; treacherously; traitorously.
- he behaved treacherously
- his wife played him false
- adverb in a disloyal and faithless manner
- sociably1/5
sociably
- adverb in a gregarious manner
gregariously.
- adverb in a sociable manner
- sociably, the new neighbors invited everyone on the block for coffee
- adverb in a gregarious manner
- inscrutably1/5
inscrutably
- adverb in an inscrutable manner
- adverb in an inscrutable manner
- undesirably1/5
undesirably
- adverb in an undesirable manner
unwantedly.
- he was unwantedly friendly
- adverb in an undesirable manner
- laudably1/5
laudably
- adverb in an admirable manner
admirably; commendable; praiseworthily.
- the children's responses were admirably normal
- adverb in an admirable manner
- intractably1/5
intractably
- adverb in an intractable manner
- adverb in an intractable manner
- unthinkably1/5
unthinkably
- adverb to an unimaginable extent
unimaginably.
- adverb to an unimaginable extent
- vulnerably1/5
vulnerably
- adverb in a vulnerable manner
- adverb in a vulnerable manner
- unsuitably1/5
unsuitably
- adverb in an inappropriate manner
inappropriately.
- he was inappropriately dressed
- adverb in an inappropriate manner
- unmanageably1/5
unmanageably
- adverb so as to be unmanageable
- `This house is unmanageably large,' she complained
- adverb so as to be unmanageable
- despicably1/5
despicably
- adverb in a despicable manner
- he acted despicably
- adverb in a despicable manner
- objectionably1/5
objectionably
- adverb in an obnoxious manner
obnoxiously; offensively.
- he said so in one of his more offensively intellectually arrogant sentences
- adverb in an obnoxious manner
- unimpeachably1/5
unimpeachably
- adverb without question
unquestionably.
- Fred Winter is unquestionably the jockey to follow
- they hired unimpeachably first-rate faculty members
- adverb without question
- manageably1/5
manageably
- adverb so as to be manageable
- this house is manageably small
- adverb so as to be manageable
- reputably1/5
reputably
- adverb in a reputable manner
- adverb in a reputable manner
- detestably1/5
detestably
- adverb in an offensive and hateful manner
repulsively; odiously; abominably.
- I don't know anyone who could have behaved so abominably
- adverb in an offensive and hateful manner
- impregnably1/5
impregnably
- adverb in an impregnable manner
- the sight of that bland, impregnably righteous face has been enough to make their blood run cold
- adverb in an impregnable manner
- impracticably1/5
impracticably
- adverb to an impracticable degree
- this is still impracticably high
- adverb to an impracticable degree
- equably1/5
equably
- adverb in an equable manner
- he is an equably cheerful fellow
- adverb in an equable manner
- dishonorably1/5
dishonorably
- adverb in a dishonorable manner
- he acted dishonorably
- adverb with dishonor
- he was dishonorably discharged
- adverb in a dishonorable manner
- inexcusably1/5
inexcusably
- adverb in an unpardonable manner or to an unpardonable degree
unforgivably; unpardonably.
- he was inexcusably cruel to his wife
- adverb without any excuse
unjustifiably.
- he is unjustifiably harsh on her
- adverb in an unpardonable manner or to an unpardonable degree
- culpably1/5
culpably
- adverb in a manner or to a degree deserving blame or censure
reprehensibly.
- adverb in a manner or to a degree deserving blame or censure
- inequitably1/5
inequitably
- adverb in an inequitable manner
- their father's possessions were inequitably divided among the sons
- adverb in an inequitable manner
- adorably1/5
adorably
- adverb in an adorable manner
endearingly.
- the toddler behaved adorably
- adverb in an adorable manner
- unforgivably1/5
unforgivably
- adverb in an unpardonable manner or to an unpardonable degree
unpardonably; inexcusably.
- he was inexcusably cruel to his wife
- adverb in an unpardonable manner or to an unpardonable degree
- observably1/5
observably
- adverb in a noticeable manner
noticeably; perceptibly.
- he changed noticeably over the years
- adverb in a noticeable manner
- enviably1/5
enviably
- adverb in an enviable manner
- she was enviably fluent in French
- adverb in an enviable manner
- inalienably1/5
inalienably
- adverb in an inalienable manner
- this property is held inalienably
- adverb in an inalienable manner
- unfashionably1/5
unfashionably
- adverb in an unfashionable manner
- she seemed to make a point of being unfashionably dressed
- adverb in an unfashionable manner
- unshakably1/5
unshakably
- adverb with determination; in a determined manner
determinedly; unfalteringly.
- he clung to the past determinedly
- adverb with determination; in a determined manner
- unpardonably1/5
unpardonably
- adverb in an unpardonable manner or to an unpardonable degree
unforgivably; inexcusably.
- he was inexcusably cruel to his wife
- adverb in an unpardonable manner or to an unpardonable degree
- dishonourably1/5
dishonourably
- adverb in a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree
shamefully; ignominiously; ingloriously; disgracefully; discreditably; dishonorably.
- his grades were disgracefully low
- adverb in a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree
- pitiably1/5
pitiably
- adverb in a manner arousing sympathy and compassion
pathetically.
- the sick child cried pathetically
- adverb in a manner arousing sympathy and compassion
- unarguably1/5
unarguably
- adverb in an unarguable and undisputed manner
undisputedly.
- you write as if this fact whilst inarguably forever condemning me to the ranks of Bohemianism nevertheless earned for me the right of entry into any company
- adverb in an unarguable and undisputed manner
- irreproachably1/5
irreproachably
- adverb in an irreproachable and blameless manner
blamelessly.
- she had lived blamelessly until she met this man
- adverb in an irreproachable and blameless manner
- unnoticeably1/5
unnoticeably
- adverb in an imperceptible manner or to an imperceptible degree
imperceptibly.
- the power of the Secretary of State in London increased gradually but imperceptibly
- adverb in an imperceptible manner or to an imperceptible degree
- excusably1/5
excusably
- adverb in an excusable manner or to an excusable degree
forgivably; pardonably.
- he was excusably late
- adverb in an excusable manner or to an excusable degree
- unrecognizably1/5
unrecognizably
- adverb beyond recognition; in an unrecognizable manner
unrecognisable.
- he had unrecognizably aged
- adverb beyond recognition; in an unrecognizable manner
- drably1/5
drably
- adverb in a drab manner
- she dresses drably
- adverb in a drab manner
- pardonably1/5
pardonably
- adverb in an excusable manner or to an excusable degree
forgivably; excusably.
- he was excusably late
- adverb in an excusable manner or to an excusable degree
- inhospitably1/5
inhospitably
- adverb in an inhospitable manner
- she was received inhospitably by her new family
- adverb in an inhospitable manner
- insuperably1/5
insuperably
- adverb to an insuperable degree
- these various courses all seemed insuperably difficult to the student
- adverb to an insuperable degree
- disreputably1/5
disreputably
- adverb in a disreputable manner
- adverb in a disreputable manner
- inimitably1/5
inimitably
- adverb in an unreproducible manner
unreproducibly.
- he has an inimitably verbose style
- adverb in an unreproducible manner
- unwarrantably1/5
unwarrantably
- adverb in an unwarrantable manner or to an unwarranted degree
- in this painting, the relationship of the upper part of the body to the lower is uneasy and the right thigh seems unwarrantably stressed
- adverb in an unwarrantable manner or to an unwarranted degree
- unforgettably1/5
unforgettably
- adverb in a memorable manner
memorably.
- Horowitz could play Chopin memorably
- adverb in a memorable manner
- insatiably1/5
insatiably
- adverb to an insatiable degree
unsatiably.
- she was insatiably hungry
- adverb in an insatiable manner; with persistence but without satisfaction
unsatiably.
- he clawed insatiably at the traditional precepts
- adverb to an insatiable degree
- commendably1/5
commendable
- adjective satellite worthy of high praise
applaudable; praiseworthy; laudable.
- applaudable efforts to save the environment
- a commendable sense of purpose
- laudable motives of improving housing conditions
- a significant and praiseworthy increase in computer intelligence
- adverb in an admirable manner
admirably; laudably; praiseworthily.
- the children's responses were admirably normal
- adjective satellite worthy of high praise
- inconsolably1/5
inconsolable
- adjective sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled
unconsolable; disconsolate.
- inconsolable when her son died
- adjective sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled
- unconformably1/5
unconformable
- adjective satellite not correspondent
- a description unconformable to previous accounts
- adjective satellite not correspondent
- irrecoverably1/5
irrecoverable
- adjective incapable of being recovered or regained
unrecoverable.
- adjective incapable of being recovered or regained
- irreconcilably1/5
irreconcilable
- adjective impossible to reconcile
unreconcilable.
- irreconcilable differences
- adjective impossible to reconcile
- unconscionably1/5
unconscionable
- adjective satellite lacking a conscience
conscienceless.
- a conscienceless villain
- brash, unprincipled, and conscienceless
- an unconscionable liar
- adjective satellite greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
extortionate; usurious; outrageous; exorbitant; steep.
- exorbitant rent
- extortionate prices
- spends an outrageous amount on entertainment
- usurious interest rate
- unconscionable spending
- adjective satellite lacking a conscience
- durably1/5
durable
- adjective satellite existing for a long time
long-lived; long-lasting; lasting.
- hopes for a durable peace
- a long-lasting friendship
- adjective satellite capable of withstanding wear and tear and decay
long-wearing.
- durable denim jeans
- adjective satellite existing for a long time
- inviolably1/5
inviolable
- adjective incapable of being transgressed or dishonored
- the person of the king is inviolable
- an inviolable oath
- adjective satellite immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with
unattackable; secure; unassailable; impregnable; strong.
- an impregnable fortress
- fortifications that made the frontier inviolable
- a secure telephone connection
- adjective incapable of being transgressed or dishonored
- countably1/5
countable
- adjective satellite that can be counted
denumerable; enumerable; numerable.
- countable sins
- numerable assets
- adjective satellite that can be counted
- indistinguishably1/5
indistinguishable
- adjective satellite exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different
identical.
- rows of identical houses
- cars identical except for their license plates
- they wore indistinguishable hats
- adjective not capable of being distinguished or differentiated
undistinguishable.
- the two specimens are actually different from each other but the differences are almost indistinguishable
- the twins were indistinguishable
- a colorless person quite indistinguishable from the colorless mass of humanity
- adjective satellite exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different
- impenetrably1/5
impenetrable
- adjective not admitting of penetration or passage into or through
- an impenetrable fortress
- impenetrable rain forests
- adjective satellite permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
heavy; dense.
- dense smoke
- heavy fog
- impenetrable gloom
- adjective not admitting of penetration or passage into or through
- certifiably1/5
certifiable
- adjective satellite fit to be certified as insane (and treated accordingly)
certified.
- adjective satellite capable of being guaranteed or certified
- a certifiable fact
- adjective satellite fit to be certified as insane (and treated accordingly)
- verifiably1/5
verifiable
- adjective satellite capable of being verified
- a verifiable account of the incident
- adjective satellite capable of being tested (verified or falsified) by experiment or observation
confirmable; falsifiable.
- adjective satellite capable of being verified
- uncharitably1/5
uncharitable
- adjective lacking love and generosity
- all pious words and uncharitable deeds"- Charles Reade
- adjective lacking love and generosity
- unmistakeably1/5
- desirably1/5
desirable
- adjective worth having or seeking or achieving
- a desirable job
- computer with many desirable features
- a desirable outcome
- adjective satellite worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse
suitable; worthy.
- the parents found the girl suitable for their son
- adjective worth having or seeking or achieving
- unfathomably1/5
unfathomable
- adjective of depth; not capable of being sounded or measured
- adjective satellite resembling an abyss in depth; so deep as to be unmeasurable
abyssal; abysmal.
- the abyssal depths of the ocean
- adjective of depth; not capable of being sounded or measured
- valuably1/5
valuable
- noun something of value
- all our valuables were stolen
- adjective having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
- a valuable diamond
- noun something of value
- inarguably1/5
inarguable
- adjective satellite against which no argument can be made
unarguable.
- adjective satellite against which no argument can be made
- unsustainably1/5
- ineradicably1/5
ineradicable
- adjective not able to be destroyed or rooted out
- ineradicable superstitions
- adjective not able to be destroyed or rooted out
- inestimably1/5
inestimable
- adjective satellite beyond calculation or measure
incomputable; immeasurable.
- of incalculable value
- an incomputable amount
- jewels of inestimable value
- immeasurable wealth
- adjective satellite beyond calculation or measure
- indefinably1/5
indefinable
- adjective satellite not capable of being precisely or readily described; not easily put into words
undefinable.
- an indefinable feeling of terror
- an abstract concept that seems indefinable
- adjective satellite defying expression or description
indescribable; ineffable; untellable; unutterable; unspeakable.
- indefinable yearnings
- indescribable beauty
- ineffable ecstasy
- inexpressible anguish
- unspeakable happiness
- unutterable contempt
- a thing of untellable splendor
- adjective satellite not capable of being precisely or readily described; not easily put into words
- unstoppably1/5
unstoppable
- adjective not capable of being stopped
- as unstoppable as the wind
- adjective not capable of being stopped
- delectably1/5
delectable
- adjective satellite extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
pleasant-tasting; yummy; scrumptious; toothsome; delicious; luscious.
- adjective satellite capable of arousing desire
sexually attractive.
- the delectable Miss Haynes
- adjective satellite extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
- viably1/5
viable
- adjective satellite capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are
executable; workable; practicable; feasible.
- adjective satellite capable of life or normal growth and development
- viable seeds
- a viable fetus
- adjective satellite capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are
- undoubtably1/5
- uncountably1/5
- indomitably1/5
indomitable
- adjective satellite impossible to subdue
never-say-die; unsubduable.
- adjective satellite impossible to subdue
- detectably1/5
detectable
- adjective satellite capable of being detected
noticeable.
- after a noticeable pause the lecturer continued
- adjective satellite easily seen or detected
perceptible.
- a detectable note of sarcasm
- he continued after a perceptible pause
- adjective satellite capable of being detected
- unanswerably1/5
unanswerable
- adjective satellite impossible to answer
- an unanswerable argument
- adjective satellite impossible to answer
- accountably1/5
accountable
- adjective satellite liable to account for one's actions
- governments must be accountable to someone beside themselves
- fully accountable for what they did
- the court held the parents answerable for their minor child's acts of vandalism
- he was answerable to no one
- adjective satellite liable to account for one's actions
- unstably1/5
unstable
- adjective lacking stability or fixity or firmness
- unstable political conditions
- the tower proved to be unstable in the high wind
- an unstable world economy
- adjective satellite highly or violently reactive
- sensitive and highly unstable compounds
- adjective lacking stability or fixity or firmness
- unendurably1/5
unendurable
- adjective incapable of being put up with
unbearable; intolerable.
- an intolerable degree of sentimentality
- adjective incapable of being put up with
- unexplainably1/5
unexplainable
- adjective satellite not to be accounted for or explained
unaccountable.
- perceptible only as unaccountable influences that hinder progress
- an unexplainable fear
- adjective satellite not to be accounted for or explained
- insupportably1/5
insupportable
- adjective satellite incapable of being justified or explained
unwarranted; unjustifiable; unwarrantable; indefensible.
- adjective satellite incapable of being justified or explained
- controllably1/5
controllable
- adjective satellite capable of being controlled
governable.
- adjective satellite capable of being controlled
- quantifiably1/5
quantifiable
- adjective satellite capable of being quantified
- adjective satellite capable of being quantified
- unequivocably1/5
- denumerably1/5
denumerable
- adjective satellite that can be counted
countable; enumerable; numerable.
- countable sins
- numerable assets
- adjective satellite that can be counted
- innumerably1/5
innumerable
- adjective satellite too numerous to be counted
unnumbered; numberless; unnumerable; unnumberable; uncounted; myriad; multitudinous; infinite; innumerous; countless.
- incalculable riches
- countless hours
- an infinite number of reasons
- innumerable difficulties
- the multitudinous seas
- myriad stars
- untold thousands
- adjective satellite too numerous to be counted
- undetectably1/5
undetectable
- adjective satellite not easily seen
- adjective satellite barely able to be perceived
indiscernible; insensible.
- the transition was almost indiscernible
- an almost insensible change
- adjective satellite not easily seen
- debatably1/5
debatable
- adjective satellite open to doubt or debate
problematic; problematical.
- If you ever get married, which seems to be extremely problematic
- adjective satellite open to argument or debate
disputable; moot; arguable.
- that is a moot question
- adjective satellite open to doubt or debate
- imperishably1/5
imperishable
- adjective not perishable
- adjective satellite unceasing
abiding; enduring.
- an abiding belief
- imperishable truths
- adjective not perishable
- execrably1/5
execrable
- adjective satellite of very poor quality or condition
miserable; deplorable; woeful; wretched.
- deplorable housing conditions in the inner city
- woeful treatment of the accused
- woeful errors of judgment
- adjective satellite unequivocally detestable
abominable; detestable; odious.
- abominable treatment of prisoners
- detestable vices
- execrable crimes
- consequences odious to those you govern"- Edmund Burke
- adjective satellite of very poor quality or condition
- imaginably1/5
imaginable
- adjective satellite capable of being imagined
conceivable.
- that is one possible answer
- adjective satellite capable of being imagined
- invaluably1/5
invaluable
- adjective satellite having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
priceless.
- adjective satellite having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
- rateably1/5
rateable
- adjective satellite liable to payment of locally assessed property taxes
ratable.
- the ratable value of property
- adjective satellite liable to payment of locally assessed property taxes
- inalterably1/5
inalterable
- adjective not capable of being changed or altered
unalterable.
- unalterable resolve
- an unalterable ground rule
- adjective not capable of being changed or altered
- unexceptionably1/5
unexceptionable
- adjective satellite completely acceptable; not open to exception or reproach
unimpeachable.
- two unexceptionable witnesses
- a judge's ethics should be unexceptionable
- adjective satellite completely acceptable; not open to exception or reproach
- incommensurably1/5
incommensurable
- adjective satellite impossible to measure or compare in value or size or excellence
- adjective satellite not having a common factor
- adjective satellite impossible to measure or compare in value or size or excellence
- distinguishably1/5
distinguishable
- adjective capable of being perceived as different or distinct
- only the shine of their metal was distinguishable in the gloom
- a project distinguishable into four stages of progress
- distinguishable differences between the twins
- adjective satellite (often followed by `from') not alike; different in nature or quality
distinct.
- plants of several distinct types
- the word `nationalism' is used in at least two distinct senses
- gold is distinct from iron
- a tree related to but quite distinct from the European beech
- management had interests quite distinct from those of their employees
- adjective capable of being perceived as different or distinct
- unshakeably1/5
- ineffaceably1/5
ineffaceably
So as not to be effaceable.
- unsurpassably1/5
unsurpassable
- adjective satellite not to be exceeded
- unsurpassable skill
- unsurpassable standards of workmanship
- adjective satellite not to be exceeded
- lovably1/5
lovable
- adjective having characteristics that attract love or affection
loveable.
- a mischievous but lovable child
- adjective having characteristics that attract love or affection
- irresistably1/5
- irrefragably1/5
irrefragable
Not refragable; not to be gainsaid or denied; not to be refuted or overthrown; unanswerable; incontestable; undeniable; --as, an irrefragable argument;irrefragable evidence.Ir*ref"ra*ga*ble*ness , n. --Ir*ref"ra*ga*bly , adv.Syn. -- Incontrovertible; unanswerable; indisputable; unquestionable; incontestable; indubitable; undeniable; irrefutable.
- portably1/5
portable
- noun a small light typewriter; usually with a case in which it can be carried
- adjective easily or conveniently transported
- a portable television set
- noun a small light typewriter; usually with a case in which it can be carried
- avoidably1/5
avoidable
- adjective capable of being avoided or warded off
avertible; evitable; avertable.
- adjective capable of being avoided or warded off
- insurmountably1/5
insurmountable
- adjective not capable of being surmounted or overcome
unsurmountable.
- insurmountable disadvantages
- adjective satellite impossible to surmount
insuperable.
- adjective not capable of being surmounted or overcome
- sizably1/5
sizable
- adjective satellite fairly large
sizeable; ample.
- a sizable fortune
- an ample waistline
- of ample proportions
- adjective satellite large in amount or extent or degree
sizeable; respectable; healthy; hefty; tidy; goodly; goodish.
- it cost a considerable amount
- a goodly amount
- received a hefty bonus
- a respectable sum
- a tidy sum of money
- a sizable fortune
- adjective satellite fairly large
- definably1/5
definable
- adjective satellite capable of being defined, limited, or explained
- definable terms
- definable rules
- adjective satellite capable of being defined, limited, or explained
- perceivably1/5
perceivable
- adjective satellite capable of being perceived especially by sight or hearing
- perceivable through the mist
- adjective satellite capable of being apprehended or understood
graspable; understandable; intelligible; apprehensible.
- adjective satellite capable of being perceived especially by sight or hearing
- expectably1/5
expectable
- adjective satellite to be expected
- differences of opinion are quite expectable given the present information
- adjective satellite to be expected
- serviceably1/5
serviceable
- adjective ready for service or able to give long service
- serviceable equipment
- heavy serviceable fabrics
- adjective satellite capable of being put to good use
- a serviceable kitchen gadget
- adjective ready for service or able to give long service
- unforeseeably1/5
unforeseeable
- adjective satellite incapable of being anticipated
- unforeseeable consequences
- adjective satellite incapable of being anticipated
- repeatably1/5
repeatable
- adjective able or fit to be repeated or quoted
quotable.
- what he said was not repeatable in polite company
- he comes up with so many quotable phrases
- adjective able or fit to be repeated or quoted
- undisputably1/5
undisputable
- adjective satellite not open to question; obviously true
incontestable; indisputable.
- undeniable guilt
- indisputable evidence of a witness
- adjective satellite not open to question; obviously true
- changeably1/5
changeable
- adjective capable of or tending to change in form or quality or nature
mutable.
- a mutable substance
- the mutable ways of fortune
- mutable weather patterns
- a mutable foreign policy
- adjective such that alteration is possible; having a marked tendency to change
changeful.
- changeable behavior
- changeable moods
- changeable prices
- adjective capable of or tending to change in form or quality or nature
- rebuttably1/5
rebuttable
Capable of being rebutted.
- immoveably1/5
immoveable
- adjective satellite not able or intended to be moved
immovable; unmovable; stabile.
- the immovable hills
- adjective satellite not able or intended to be moved
- indissociably1/5
- venerably1/5
venerable
- adjective satellite impressive by reason of age
- a venerable sage with white hair and beard
- adjective satellite profoundly honored
revered; august.
- revered holy men
- adjective satellite impressive by reason of age
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