different between unbelievably vs believably

English

unbelievable +? -ly

unbelievably (comparative more unbelievably, superlative most unbelievably)

(manner) In a manner that one does not or cannot believe.
He gestured unbelievably. Everyone knew he was faking his illness.
(degree) To an extent not to be believed.
His face turned unbelievably blue. We realized he was actually choking.
(evaluative) Contrary to expectations, amazingly.
Unbelievably, Rudy saved the man's life but got sued for breaking two of his ribs.

believable +? -ly

believably (comparative more believably, superlative most believably)

In a believable way.
He acted the part believably.
Used to express the speaker's assessment of the credibility of a reported statement.
Believably, Mikey said John pushed him first.

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