Antonyms for conventionally


Grammar : Adv
Spell : kuh n-ven-shuh-nl
Phonetic Transcription : kənˈvɛn ʃə nl


Definition of conventionally

Origin :
  • late 15c., "of the nature of an agreement," from Late Latin conventionalis "pertaining to convention or agreement," from Latin conventionem (see convention). Meaning "of the nature of a convention" is from 1812, now rare; "established by social convention" is from 1761; that of "following tradition" is from 1831; that of "non-nuclear" is from 1955. Realted: Conventionality; conventionally.
  • As in officially : adv in an official manner
  • As in regularly : adv as a matter of usual practice
  • As in customarily : adv ordinarily; as a rule
  • As in generally : adv mainly, in most cases
Example sentences :
  • Anita said conventionally, “It has been pleasant to talk with you, Mr. Haljan.”
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, March 1930 » by Various
  • I don't ask to be conventionally happy, but I want you always.
  • Extract from : « Robert Orange » by John Oliver Hobbes
  • I am a gregarious person but not a conventionally social one.
  • Extract from : « The Fifth Ace » by Douglas Grant
  • But no, she phrases it conventionally: "Will you come and receive with me?"
  • Extract from : « Social Life » by Maud C. Cooke
  • You dont mean that its the conventionally honourable thing to do?
  • Extract from : « Adrienne Toner » by Anne Douglas Sedgwick
  • The names were conventionally used by modern imitators of these poets.
  • Extract from : « English Narrative Poems » by Various
  • These sheets of illustrations are conventionally called "plates."
  • Extract from : « Descriptive Zoopraxography » by Eadweard Muybridge
  • "Asides" are conventionally observed at other places besides the theatres.
  • Extract from : « Scarlet and Hyssop » by E. F. Benson
  • "I shall dine at the Club," I said; and I wondered how either of us could speak so conventionally.
  • Extract from : « Sonia Married » by Stephen McKenna
  • "Let's hope it'll all be over when next we meet here," said Arden conventionally.
  • Extract from : « Sonia Between two Worlds » by Stephen McKenna

Synonyms for conventionally

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