adequately
adverb
ad·e·quate·ly
ˈa-di-kwət-lē 
: to an adequate or sufficient degree or extent
There is no way to adequately prepare yourself for encountering a wild mountain gorilla.—
Sy Montgomery
Sy MontgomeryThe blood volume is sufficient, but it's not being adequately distributed throughout the body.—Tom Ewing
Tom EwingExamples of adequately in a Sentence
we weren't completely bowled over by the performance, but the band certainly played more than adequately
adequately provided with candles and freshwater in case of a power outage
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Biometrics are typically stored locally and never transmitted, but organizations must still demonstrate compliance and reassure stakeholders that sensitive data is adequately protected.
—Kevin Korte, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
The administration is accused of imperiling the manatees by failing to adequately staff the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge.
—Amy Green, Miami Herald, 27 June 2025
Our state leaders’ refusal to adequately invest in public higher education means the financial burden has been shifted to students and their families.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2025
The latex makes this mattress buoyant and responsive, which is critical in keeping your hips from sagging and your lower back will be adequately supported.
—Nora Colomer
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Kevin Korte, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
The administration is accused of imperiling the manatees by failing to adequately staff the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge.
—Amy Green, Miami Herald, 27 June 2025
Our state leaders’ refusal to adequately invest in public higher education means the financial burden has been shifted to students and their families.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2025
The latex makes this mattress buoyant and responsive, which is critical in keeping your hips from sagging and your lower back will be adequately supported.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 27 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for adequately
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“Adequately.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adequately. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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