| Main Entry: | ostensibly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | apparently |
Synonyms: |
at first blush, evidently, externally, for all intents and purposes, for show, officially, on the face, on the surface, outwardly, professedly, seemingly, sensibly, superficially, supposedly, to the eye |
| Notes: | ostensibly means from appearances alone or in a manner that is declared or pretended, while ostentatiously means with vain display or showily |
Antonyms: |
improbably, obscurely, unlikely |
| Main Entry: | cleverly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | in a clever manner |
Synonyms: |
astutely, intelligently, sensibly, shrewdly, wittily |
| Main Entry: | intelligently |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | cleverly |
Synonyms: |
alertly, aptly, astutely, brilliantly, capably, comprehendingly, discerningly, intellectually, judiciously, keenly, knowingly, knowledgeably, logically, perspicaciously, prudently, rationally, reasonably, resourcefully, sagaciously, sensibly, sharply, shrewdly, skillfully, wisely |
Antonyms: |
badly, foolishly, stupidly, unintelligently |
| Main Entry: | materially |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | concerning matter |
Synonyms: |
actually, bodily, corporeally, mundanely, objectively, palpably, physically, ponderably, really, sensibly, substantially, tangibly |
Antonyms: |
immaterially, slightly, unsubstantially |
| Main Entry: | modestly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | within reasonable limits |
Synonyms: |
cheaply, coolly, moderately, reasonably, sensibly |
| Main Entry: | reasonably |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | in a reasonable manner |
Synonyms: |
agreeably, fairly, honestly, intelligently, judiciously, justly, logically, plainly, rationally, sanely, sensibly, soberly, soundly, understandably, wisely, within reason |
| Main Entry: | understandably |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | naturally |
Synonyms: |
intelligibly, reasonably, sensibly |
| Main Entry: | wisely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | prudently |
Synonyms: |
carefully, discerningly, discreetly, intelligently, judiciously, knowingly, sagely, sensibly, shrewdly |
Antonyms: |
foolishly, stupidly, unthinkingly |