characteristically
adv. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌkɛɹəktɝˈɪstɪkɫi// UK //kˌæɹɪktəɹˈɪstɪkli// char·ac·ter·is·ti·cal·ly
adv. in a way that is typical of a specific person, thing, or situation. You use this to describe something that shows a person's usual behavior or a thing's usual quality.
adv. in a manner that is typical of a particular person, thing, or situation. Often used to introduce a trait or behavior that defines a subject.
He spoke characteristically in a very loud voice.
The old house looked characteristically run-down, with peeling paint and a sagging roof.
The politician responded characteristically to the criticism, choosing to deflect blame rather than address the underlying policy failures.
From characteristic + -ally.