understandably
(adverb)
adverb
1. in an intelligible manner
Similar word(s): clearly, intelligibly
Sentences with understandably as an adverb:
- Understandably, he was too embarrassed to speak.
- Embarrassed, he understandably refused to speak.
- He was understandably embarrassed, and could not speak.
- When presenting in front of the class, take care to speak clearly and understandably.