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

The blood volume is sufficient, but it's not being adequately distributed throughout the body.

—Tom Ewing

Synonyms of adequately

• good
• nicely
• fine
• well
• alright
• sufficiently
• correctly
• satisfactorily
• OK
• decently

Examples 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

Recent Examples on the Web

Staying adequately hydrated is absolutely essential to any successful travel day, and both T+L editors and Amazon shoppers approve of the Owala FreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle to assist in this endeavor. — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026

The disaster prompted the Florida state legislature to enact condo reforms, including special inspections for older buildings, as well as requirements to address identified structural problems and adequately fund reserves for future repairs. — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026

Research Analysis Could Lead to Guideline Changes Many allergy and dermatology specialists already recognize that antihistamines often do not adequately address the underlying inflammation that drives eczema. — Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 30 July 2026

Cornyn told reporters that the Justice Department has not adequately addressed in writing his concerns about the settlement that afforded Trump and members of his family protection from tax audits. — ABC News, 29 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1632, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for adequately

• inadequately