understandably

/ˌʌndərˈstændəbli/
adverb
  1. In a way that is easy to understand; clearly.
    • The teacher explained the concept understandably, so all the students got it.
    • She spoke slowly and understandably for the audience.
    • The rules were laid out understandably in the handbook.
  2. Used to say that a reaction or feeling is reasonable or expected.
    • He was understandably upset when he heard the bad news.
    • She was understandably nervous before her first speech.
    • The team was understandably proud of their victory.
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