oftentimes
Again and again
Oftentimes means frequently or on many occasions—a slightly formal or old-fashioned variant of often.
Oftentimes the simplest solution is the best one.
The word adds no meaning that often lacks, but some speakers prefer its rhythm in certain contexts.
Happening many times
- regularlyAt fixed intervals
- repeatedlyMany times over
- recurrentlyOccurring multiple times
- periodicallyAt recurring intervals
commonly · usually · generally · typically · normally · routinely · again and again
With frequent occurrence
- usuallyMost of the time
- generallyIn most instances
- typicallyIn the usual manner
- ordinarilyIn the usual manner
normally · predominantly · largely · mostly · mainly · primarily · principally · chiefly
As regular practice
- customarilyIn the habitual manner
- traditionallyIn time-honored fashion
- routinelyAs standard practice
- characteristicallyIn one's usual manner
consistently · invariably · predictably · reliably · steadily · as a rule · instinctively · automatically
frequently
Happening many times
- regularlyAt fixed intervals
- repeatedlyMany times over
- recurrentlyOccurring multiple times
periodically · commonly · usually · generally · typically · normally · routinely · again and again
commonly
With frequent occurrence
ordinarily · normally · predominantly · largely · mostly · mainly · primarily · principally · chiefly · broadly
habitually
As regular practice
- customarilyIn the habitual manner
- traditionallyIn time-honored fashion
- routinelyAs standard practice
characteristically · consistently · invariably · predictably · reliably · steadily · as a rule · instinctively · automatically · second nature
oftentimesrarely
Not often occurring
seldom · infrequently · never · hardly ever · ne'er