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Another word for ordinarily

Choosing another word for ordinarily depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

Under normal conditions; in most cases; usually.

Usage Example

"usually, the library closes at eight in the evening, but hours are extended during final exams."

Strongest
usually
normally
customarily
typically
generally
commonly
Strong
habitually
routinely
regularly

• adverb (Context 2)

In a plain, unremarkable, or standard way, without special distinction.

Usage Example

"Despite his immense wealth, he dressed quite plainly for the neighborhood meeting."

Strongest
plainly
Strong
simply
unremarkably
modestly
conventionally

Opposites of ordinarily

The opposite of ordinarily shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

extraordinarily
unusually
remarkably
rarely
seldom
exceptionally
infrequently
extravagantly
See all opposites of ordinarily

• Nearby Words

orderly
ordinal
ordinance
ordinarily
ordinariness
ordinary
ordination

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ordinarily. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ordinarily
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