controllably
- adverb
- /kənˈtroʊləbli/
:
de manera controlada
- She laughed controllably, making sure not to disturb the quiet library.
Examples
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She managed to respond controllably during the heated discussion.
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The athlete moved controllably through the difficult routine, impressing the judges.
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He breathed controllably to stay calm during the stressful interview.
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He handled the situation controllably, despite the pressure.
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She was able to speak at the event controllably, despite feeling nervous.
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He handled the pressure controllably, keeping his emotions in check during the meeting.
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With practice, she learned to express her feelings controllably, without becoming overwhelmed.
Antonyms
How Controlled
978
1.0
320
3.7
13
6.4
1
5.6
26
5.6
Surface Forms
Morphology
controllably = controllable (transparent) = control + able + ly
The adverb is formed from the adjective 'controllable' by adding '-ly'; 'controllable' itself is transparently 'control' + '-able'.
Etymology
Controllably begins with control, from the old idea of a 'counter-roll', a second list used to check the first, so control is about keeping order and calm. With -able and -ly it means 'in a way showing control or restraint', so controllably describes acting with steady self-control and careful choice.