mutually

[ myoo-choo-uh-lee ]

adverb

1. in a way that is shared or reciprocal:

   Please call to set up an appointment at a mutually agreeable time.

   There are significant differences between the two organizations, but they are mutually supportive.

Other Words From

• non·mu·tu·al·ly adverb
• qua·si-mu·tu·al·ly adverb
• trans·mu·tu·al·ly adverb
• un·mu·tu·al·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of mutually¹

mutual ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

During a research study 30 years ago, mothers and their two small children interacted in a very distinct way, with all 3 people mutually engaged in exploring novel objects provided by the research team.

From Science Daily

In other words, what might have seemed like a mutually convenient layby into which Ms Gray could be shunted, ended up perpetuating a rather public soap opera.

From BBC

They are mutually reinforcing pictures of how you get political violence.

From Los Angeles Times

Meanwhile, top Washington state Congressional Democrats have called on Boeing and the union to "redouble... efforts to reach a mutually beneficial resolution."

From BBC

Hernandez says that independent Latino storytellers who work with larger institutions can benefit mutually from the move.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• commonly
• jointly