Orthodoxly

Part of speech: adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːθədɒksli/

Definitions

1. In a way that closely follows established conventions and beliefs
2. In a method that strictly conforms to traditional principles and doctrines
3. Acting or done in a manner that adheres strictly to accepted or established practices and beliefs

Etymology: "Orthodoxly" is simply the adverb form of "orthodox" with the suffix "-ly" attached, meaning in a manner that strictly follows accepted doctrine or traditional principles. The adjective "orthodox" comes from Greek "orthodoxos," built from "orthos" (straight, right, correct) and "doxa" (opinion, belief), so the whole word means something like "right opinion." The "-ly" ending, from Old English "-lice," is the common way English turns an adjective into an adverb of manner. The word therefore inherits its sense from the adjective: someone acting orthodoxly is conforming closely to what a tradition or authority holds to be correct. Because the adverb is a plain grammatical extension of "orthodox," its history is essentially that of the root word.

Synonyms: conventionally, traditionally, formally

Antonyms: unorthodoxly