Meaning & use
conventionally
In a way that follows accepted customs, traditions, or generally expected standards.
See it in a sentence
She dressed conventionally for the job interview, choosing a plain suit over anything flashy.
Conventionally, the bride's family pays for the wedding, though that custom is changing.
A note on using this word
Conventionally signals that something follows the usual or expected pattern, often setting up a contrast with an exception that follows.
Words with a similar meaning
traditionallycustomarily
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Words with an opposite meaning
unconventionally
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