Predictably

Origin

predictable + -ly

Full definition of predictably

Adverb

1. In a manner that can be expected or anticipated.Predictably he returned to the scene of his crime, where the police were waiting to arrest him.
• 2011, November 12, , International friendly: England 1-0 Spain, Capello was keen to use Phil Jones, normally a defender, in central midfield - but it was hard work for the Manchester United teenager and his England colleagues in the first half as Spain predictably dominated possession.