pardonably
In forgivable fashion
Pardonably means in a way that can be forgiven or excused.
It usually softens a statement about someone's error or failing: She was pardonably confused by the contradictory instructions.
The word implies the behavior, while not ideal, is understandable given the circumstances.
With valid grounds
- defensiblyWith valid reasoning
- understandablyFor obvious reasons
- reasonablyTo a sensible degree
- forgivablyIn an excusable manner
legitimately · permissibly · allowably · venially · plausibly · acceptably · innocently · blamelessly
With tolerance, not severity
- clementlyWith merciful mildness
- compassionatelyWith caring concern
- graciouslyWith elegant kindness
- indulgentlyWith excessive tolerance
charitably · tolerantly · benevolently · magnanimously · forbearingly · mercifully · kindly · gently
justifiably
With valid grounds
- defensiblyWith valid reasoning
- understandablyFor obvious reasons
- reasonablyTo a sensible degree
forgivably · legitimately · permissibly · allowably · venially · plausibly · acceptably · innocently · blamelessly · faultlessly
leniently
With tolerance, not severity
- clementlyWith merciful mildness
- compassionatelyWith caring concern
- graciouslyWith elegant kindness
indulgently · charitably · tolerantly · benevolently · magnanimously · forbearingly · mercifully · kindly · gently · sympathetically
pardonablyunpardonably
Beyond any forgiveness
inexcusably · unforgivably · unjustifiably · indefensibly · unconscionably