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orthodoxly

orthodoxly

7.5
In a way that follows the usual rules and customs
  • adverb
  • /ˈɔrθəˌdɑksli/
translation icon : ortodoxamente
  • He thinks orthodoxly.

Examples

  • He prefers to dress orthodoxly for formal occasions, never straying from the expected attire.

  • She solved the problem orthodoxly, using the standard method taught in class.

  • The ceremony was conducted orthodoxly, following every traditional step.

  • Don't act orthodoxly!

  • The teacher orthodoxly adhered to the school's curriculum, ensuring every student learned the required material.

  • The community celebrated holidays orthodoxly, following traditions that had been passed down for generations.

  • She dressed orthodoxly for the ceremony, wearing the traditional garments expected by her culture.

Synonyms

traditionally
vsorthodoxly
207 2.9

In the way people have done for many years

adds strict, exact adherence rather than just following customs
strictly
vsorthodoxly
103 3.7

Someone acts in a careful way that follows rules exactly

adds that these rules are traditional or established, not just any rules
conventionally
vsorthodoxly
14 3.9

In the usual way most people do things

focuses on strict adherence to established rules, not just majority habits
customarily
vsorthodoxly
7 3.9

In the usual way people do because of tradition

implies strict rule-following, not only habit or practice
canonically
vsorthodoxly
  • Formal
1 7.9

In a way that follows church or other official rules

is strict about traditional rules generally rather than only church law
conformably
vsorthodoxly
  • Formal
7.4

In a way that agrees with rules or standards

specifies strict following of traditional or established rules instead of general agreement

How Strict

rigidly
11 4.3
strictly
103 3.7
orthodoxly
7.5
traditionally
207 2.9
loosely
43 3.7

Surface Forms

orthodoxly positive

Morphology

orthodoxly = orthodox (transparent) = orthodox + ly

Standard adverbial formation from the adjective 'orthodox' using the productive suffix '-ly', so the meaning is directly derived.

Etymology

The word orthodoxly comes from Greek parts ortho- meaning 'straight' or 'right' and doxa meaning 'belief' or 'opinion'. Think of orthodontist, who makes teeth straight, to remember ortho-, and so to act orthodoxly is to do things in the 'right' or accepted way, following tradition.