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ritually

adverb/ˈrɪtʃuˌəli/

definition

in a manner that follows a prescribed or customary procedure

example

The community ritually gathers at the river each spring to celebrate the planting of new crops.

synonyms
ceremoniallyhabituallycustomarily
word origin — The word 'ritually' originates from the Latin 'ritualis', meaning 'relating to rituals', which derives from 'ritus', meaning 'rite'.

ritually, consciously, discretely, certifiably, obscurely: meanings and examples

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  1. ritually · adverb/ˈrɪtʃuˌəli/

    in a manner that follows a prescribed or customary procedure

    The community ritually gathers at the river each spring to celebrate the planting of new crops.

    Synonyms: ceremonially, habitually, customarily

    Origin: The word 'ritually' originates from the Latin 'ritualis', meaning 'relating to rituals', which derives from 'ritus', meaning 'rite'.

  2. consciously · adverb/ˈkɑːnʃəsli/

    with awareness and intentionality

    She made a consciously effort to eat healthier and exercise regularly.

    Synonyms: intentionally, deliberately, purposefully

    Origin: The word 'consciously' originated from the Latin word 'conscientia,' which means 'knowledge within oneself,' combined with the English suffix '-ly' to form the adverb.

  3. discretely · adverb/dɪsˈkritli/

    in a manner that is separate and distinct

    The children were playing in the yard, while the adults discussed important matters discretely in the background.

    Synonyms: separately, individually, distinctly

    Origin: Middle French 'discret', from Latin 'discretus', past participle of 'discernere' which means 'to separate or distinguish'

  4. certifiably · adverb/ˈsɜrtɪfaɪəbli/

    able to be officially confirmed or validated

    The lab results showed that the substance was certifiably safe for human consumption.

    Synonyms: verifiably, reliably, unquestionably

    Origin: The word 'certifiably' is derived from 'certify,' which comes from the Latin 'certificare,' meaning 'to make certain.'

  5. obscurely · adverb/əbˈskjʊrli/

    not clearly seen or understood

    The painting was obscurely illuminated, making it difficult to appreciate its details.

    Synonyms: vaguely, ambiguously, unclearly

    Origin: Derived from the Latin 'obscurus', meaning 'dark, dim, or unclear'.