English Reference
Adverb

habitually

adv.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /həˈbɪtʃuəɫi/ UK /hɐbˈɪtʃuːəli/ ha·bit·u·al·ly

adv.in a way that you do something often or regularly. You use this to describe a behavior that has become a normal part of your daily life.

adv.in a manner that is customary or frequent; by regular practice or custom.


SIMPLE

He habitually checks his phone first thing in the morning.

CONTEXTUAL

She habitually arrives at the office fifteen minutes before the start of the workday to prepare for the morning meeting.

COMPLEX

The defendant was habitually late for his court appearances, a pattern of behavior that the judge noted as a factor in his sentencing decision.

Many people still habitually welcome bright sunshine and high temperatures.

The Guardian· 7 Sept 2026

Suddenly, many people who had not habitually drunk milk were consuming it regularly , including not only some Americans but also people overseas.

The Conversation· 25 Aug 2026

From habitual + -ly.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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