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Meaning of pardonably
The primary meaning of "pardonably" is in a way that can be forgiven or excused.
Etymology of pardonably
The word "pardonably" originates from the Old French "pardonner," which means to forgive, and the suffix "-ably," indicating a manner or condition, with historical usage dating back to the 15th century, as per Oxford Languages.
Synonyms
excusably
justifiably
understandably
forgivably
tolerably
acceptably
defensibly
reasonably
logically
coherently
sensibly
rationally
fairly
mildly
moderately
mildly
somewhat
slightly
relatively
comparably
similarly
adequately
sufficiently
plausibly
believably
credibly
convincingly
persuasively
mitigatingly
extenuatingly
palliatingly
vindicatingly
warrantably
Definitions
- In a way that can be forgiven or excused, according to Oxford Languages, "pardonably" is an adverb that means something is done in a manner that is excusable or justifiable.
Usage Examples
- He was pardonably proud of his achievement, given the difficulty of the task.
- * She was pardonably upset by the news, considering her close relationship with the person involved.
Antonyms
unforgivably
inexcusably
unjustifiably
unreasonably
irrationally
senselessly
unfairly
severely
extremely
absolutely
totally
completely
utterly
hopelessly
irredeemably
irreparably
irreversibly
unpardonably
unpardonably
indefensibly
indefensibly