ordinarily

American  

[awr-dn-air-uh-lee, awr-dn-er-uh-lee] / ˌɔr dnˈɛər ə li, ˈɔr dnˌɛr ə li /

adverb

1. most of the time; generally; usually.

   Ordinarily he wakes at seven.

2. in an unexceptional manner or fashion; modestly.

   a wealthy child who was dressed ordinarily.

3. to the usual extent; reasonably.

   to expect someone to be ordinarily honest.

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ordinarily British  

/ ˈɔːdəˌnɛrɪlɪ, ˈɔːdənrɪlɪ /

adverb

1. in ordinary, normal, or usual practice; usually; normally

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Etymology

Origin of ordinarily

First recorded in 1525–35; ordinary + -ly

Example Sentences

I am not someone who ordinarily cares anything about Carey, but she was marvelous in this context.

From Los Angeles Times

That data release, which ordinarily would have been published Friday, has been delayed due to the partial government shutdown.

From Barron's

Instead, they are recruiting newcomers who would have ordinarily pursued a Ph.D. or a role at a quant firm.

From The Wall Street Journal

All the while, crime continues around Book’s shop—and at what would seem a statistically explosive rate, given the ordinarily quiet lane where Book sells his dusty volumes.

From The Wall Street Journal

Clara ordinarily had a rule when it came to hiring: bubbes, sweet little grandmothers who thought everything she and her sister did was simply wonderful.

From Literature

Related Words

• commonly
• customarily
• generally
• normally
• regularly