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Controversially vs Arguably - What's the difference?

controversially | arguably |

As adverbs the difference between controversially and arguably

is that controversially is in a controversial manner; due to controversy while arguably is as can be supported or proven by sound logical deduction, evidence, and precedent.

controversially

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a controversial manner; due to controversy
  • * {{quote-news
    • , year=2011 , date=October 22 , author=Sam Sheringham , title=Aston Villa 1 - 2 West Brom , work=BBC Sport citation , page= , passage=West Brom came from behind to snatch their first league win at Villa Park since 1979 after Aston Villa's Chris Herd was controversially sent off.}}

    arguably

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • As can be supported or proven by sound logical deduction, evidence, and precedent.

    • Synonyms

    * (as can be supported or proven) debatably, defensibly