excusably
In forgivable fashion
In a manner that can be reasonably forgiven or justified.
Someone who acts excusably has done something wrong or imperfect, but under circumstances that make the fault understandable: She was excusably nervous during her first public speech.
The word implies the action falls short of ideal but doesn't warrant harsh judgment.
With valid reasoning
- warrantedlyWith adequate justification
- legitimatelyIn a valid way
- permissiblyIn an allowed manner
- allowablyIn a permitted manner
validly · reasonably · plausibly · acceptably · understandably · pardonably · forgivably · venially
With compassion or relief
- clementlyWith merciful mildness
- lenientlyWith tolerance, not severity
- indulgentlyWith excessive tolerance
- tolerantlyWith forbearance shown
charitably · compassionately · graciously · forgivingly · gently · mildly · understandingly · sympathetically
defensibly
With valid reasoning
- warrantedlyWith adequate justification
- legitimatelyIn a valid way
- permissiblyIn an allowed manner
allowably · validly · reasonably · plausibly · acceptably · understandably · pardonably · forgivably · venially · rationally
mercifully
With compassion or relief
- clementlyWith merciful mildness
- lenientlyWith tolerance, not severity
- indulgentlyWith excessive tolerance
tolerantly · charitably · compassionately · graciously · forgivingly · gently · mildly · understandingly · sympathetically · benevolently
excusablyinexcusably
Beyond any valid defense
unforgivably · unpardonably · unjustifiably · indefensibly · reprehensibly