Preferably

/prɪˈfɛr.ə.bli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

Used to indicate that something is more desirable or more suitable than another option.

I would like to travel in the summer, preferably in July when the weather is warm.

Indicating a choice that is to be favored over others.

She prefers to communicate via email, preferably during business hours.

In such a way as to show a preference.

The project should be completed sooner rather than later, preferably by the end of the month.

Indicating the ideal circumstances for a situation.

We should hold the meeting outdoors, preferably in a quiet park.

Expressing the most favorable option or alternative.

When picking a restaurant, I prefer Italian cuisine, preferably the one with outdoor seating.

From the Latin 'praeferre', meaning 'to prefer'.

preferably speaking:

In terms of preference.

preferably used:

Indicating that something is utilized in a preferred manner.

Better off

You'd be better off going with the cheaper option, preferably.

Go with the flow

We can go with the flow, preferably sticking to the basics.