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Understandably vs Comprehensively - What's the difference?

understandably | comprehensively |

As adverbs the difference between understandably and comprehensively

is that understandably is for reasons that are easy to understand or sympathise with while comprehensively is in a comprehensive manner; completely; thoroughly; in an all-inclusive or wide-ranging fashion.

understandably

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • For reasons that are easy to understand or sympathise with.
    • Understandably , he was too embarrassed to speak.
    Embarrassed, he understandably refused to speak.
    He was understandably embarrassed, and could not speak.
  • * {{quote-news
    • , year=2011 , date=October 1 , author=Phil McNulty , title=Everton 0 - 2 Liverpool , work=BBC Sport citation , page= , passage=Everton were, perhaps understandably , deflated at the setback and it was no surprise when Suarez added Liverpool's second after 82 minutes. Distin and Baines were involved in a mix-up as the Uruguayan advanced into the area, and he was not about to pass up the gift to shoot low past Howard.}}
  • In an understandable manner.
    • When presenting in front of the class, take care to speak clearly and understandably .

    comprehensively

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a comprehensive manner; completely; thoroughly; in an all-inclusive or wide-ranging fashion.
  • * {{quote-news
    • , year=2011 , date=October 15 , author=Phil McNulty , title=Liverpool 1 - 1 Man Utd , work=BBC Sport citation , page= , passage=Ferguson, perhaps recalling how United had been comprehensively outfought in the 3-1 defeat at Liverpool last season, opted for a side with a more pragmatic look with Phil Jones moved into a midfield role.}}

    Synonyms

    * completely * exhaustively * thoroughly * totally