Synonyms for

Traditionally

Verb / trʌˈdɪʃʌnʌli: / / trʌˈdɪʃnʌli: / Another word for traditionally — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

according to tradition; in a traditional manner

Synonyms & similar words

typically usually commonly ordinarily habitually regularly routinely consistently conventionally customarily historically old-fashionedly classically ritually time-honoredly timelessly unofficially prescriptively formally

Synonyms by register

Formal

customarily conventionally routinely typically

Informal

usually normally as usual the usual way

Literary

time-honored ancestral

Antonyms

unconventionally untraditionally innovatively novelty newly recently

Common collocations

  • traditionally held
  • traditionally used
  • traditionally known
  • traditionally associated
  • traditionally believed
  • traditionally considered
  • traditionally practiced

Word family

noun tradition
verb traditionize
adjective traditional

Usage note

This adverb indicates something is done according to established customs or beliefs. It is often used to contrast with newer or more modern practices.

Example sentences

  1. Traditionally, the bride wears a white dress on her wedding day.
  2. The Chinese New Year is traditionally celebrated with fireworks.
  3. In Japan, it is traditionally polite to bow when greeting someone.
  4. Christmas trees are traditionally decorated with ornaments and lights.
  5. Traditionally, Native Americans used every part of the buffalo for food and clothing.

Quotes

  • Traditionally, most of Australia's imports come from overseas.
  • Traditionally, the most beautiful women are from the south.
  • Traditionally, the government has been the best customer of computing research.

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