orthodoxly
- adverb
- /ˈɔrθəˌdɑksli/
- He thinks orthodoxly.
Examples
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He prefers to dress orthodoxly for formal occasions, never straying from the expected attire.
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She solved the problem orthodoxly, using the standard method taught in class.
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The ceremony was conducted orthodoxly, following every traditional step.
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Don't act orthodoxly!
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The teacher orthodoxly adhered to the school's curriculum, ensuring every student learned the required material.
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The community celebrated holidays orthodoxly, following traditions that had been passed down for generations.
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She dressed orthodoxly for the ceremony, wearing the traditional garments expected by her culture.
Synonyms
In the way people have done for many years
Someone acts in a careful way that follows rules exactly
In the usual way most people do things
In the usual way people do because of tradition
In a way that follows church or other official rules
In a way that agrees with rules or standards
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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.