Synonyms of ordinarily

ordinarily

adverb

ˌȯr-də-ˈner-ə-lē 

as in usually

according to the usual course of things

ordinarily, I get off work at five, but this week I'm working late to meet a project deadline

Synonyms & Similar Words

• usually
• normally
• typically
• commonly
• generally
• as a rule
• of course
• naturally
• on the whole
• customarily
• needless to say
• routinely
• regularly
• habitually
• natch
• traditionally
• conventionally
• familiarly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unusually
• extraordinarily
• abnormally
• uncommonly
• peculiarly
• strangely
• oddly
• irregularly
• atypically
• weirdly
• untypically
• radically
• anomalously
• queerly
• funnily

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ordinarily

For any remaining surplus, that amount is ostensibly capital gain that would ordinarily be subject to income tax. —Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025

The Idaho Statesman and law enforcement ordinarily don’t name minors accused of crimes, but because they are being charged with murder as adults, the two underage boys have been identified. —Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 22 Jan. 2025

Malen was Villa’s ninth signing since the end of last season — a significant influx that ordinarily would lead to a regeneration of the squad. —Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025

Proposals to cut federal programs ordinarily appear in the president’s budget, which OMB prepares for Congress every year. —Bridget C.e. Dooling, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2025