Meaning & use

conventionally

adverb·Academic

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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