expectedly
In foreseen fashion
In an expected or predictable manner—the opposite of unexpectedly.
The word is uncommon because expected outcomes rarely need marking; we comment when things surprise us, not when they go as planned.
The sequel was expectedly formulaic.
He arrived late, expectedly.
In an expected manner
- routineRegular sequence of actions
- habitualDone by routine
- usualOccurring most often
- normalConforming to standard
standard · typical · customary · conventional · regular · consistent · steady · unvarying
Expected in advance
- foreseenPredicted before occurring
- predictedDeclared in advance
- forecastPrediction of future conditions
- projectedCast outward or forecast
awaited · envisioned · forewarned · presaged · foretold · foreshadowed · foreknown · preconceived
Sure to happen
- unavoidablyWithout possibility of prevention
- necessarilyAs an unavoidable consequence
- certainlyWithout any doubt
- inescapablyWithout possibility of avoidance
inexorably · predetermined · destined · fated · assured · guaranteed · bound · surely
Arranged for specific time
- arrangedPut into order
- organizedSystematically arranged
- preparedMade ready beforehand
- coordinatedArranged to work together
programmed · timetabled · orchestrated · choreographed · designed · premeditated · intentionally · deliberately
predictably
In an expected manner
normal · standard · typical · customary · conventional · regular · consistent · steady · unvarying · uniform
anticipated
Expected in advance
- foreseenPredicted before occurring
- predictedDeclared in advance
- forecastPrediction of future conditions
projected · awaited · envisioned · forewarned · presaged · foretold · foreshadowed · foreknown · preconceived
inevitably
Sure to happen
- unavoidablyWithout possibility of prevention
- necessarilyAs an unavoidable consequence
- certainlyWithout any doubt
inescapably · inexorably · predetermined · destined · fated · assured · guaranteed · bound · surely · undoubtedly
scheduled
Arranged for specific time
coordinated · programmed · timetabled · orchestrated · choreographed · designed · premeditated · intentionally · deliberately · purposefully
expectedlyunexpectedly
Without prior indication
surprisingly · unpredictably · suddenly · out of the blue · against all odds
expectedlyamazingly
In astonishing manner
stunningly · astoundingly · remarkably · incredibly · jaw-droppingly
- to be expectedWithin normal anticipation
- expected delivery
- expected valueProbability-weighted outcome average
- expected returnPredicted profit from investment
- as expected