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

Rangers coach Mike Sullivan was predictably vague following the 3-2 overtime loss, noting that Shesterkin was still undergoing tests. —Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026

Young predictably struggled as the offense had to be all about him and his arm. —Mike Kaye updated January 3, Charlotte Observer, 4 Jan. 2026

Details were predictably rehashed during pregame coverage of the Sugar Bowl, although On3 reported that ESPN put the kibosh on Kiffin’s request to appear in the broadcast booth during the game. —Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026

After that, the results on the field were predictably bad. —Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 31 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for predictably

• unpredictably