predictably

adverb

pre·​dict·​ably pri-ˈdik-tə-blē 

1

: in a manner that can be predicted

works quickly and predictably

2

: as one could predict : as one would expect

His reaction was predictably negative.

From the beginning, we fell predictably into familiar student roles.

—Alexandra Fuller

Predictably, Southern's fans were not pleased.

—Andrew Marantz

Examples of predictably in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Michigan fans will be happy in 2026 if Underwood learns and improves from a predictably uneven freshman season, and if Whittingham brings the maturity and excellence that has marked his coaching career. — Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

This year's race is, predictably, quarterback-heavy, though the article notes other positions often feature the nation's best. — Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Media writers covering the monologue predictably seized on those scraps for their headlines. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026

Lefty saw Nicks in concert in New Orleans while in college and was predictably moved. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for predictably

• unpredictably