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 EwingSynonyms of adequately
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
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Instinctive parenting says there is no manual that can adequately capture what to do, as parenting isn’t one-size-fits-all.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 5 Dec. 2025
This allows the soil to drain adequately after watering.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2025
Crafted from fine Italian leather, this boxy Quince piece adds a bit more structure and function to the classic crossbody bag, while boasting three different compartments on the inside to keep you and your belongings adequately organized.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
Walshe’s attorneys lobbied for the delay after he was stabbed in jail in September, expressing concern their client could not adequately assist in his defense following the attack.
—Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 30 Nov. 2025
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Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 5 Dec. 2025
This allows the soil to drain adequately after watering.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2025
Crafted from fine Italian leather, this boxy Quince piece adds a bit more structure and function to the classic crossbody bag, while boasting three different compartments on the inside to keep you and your belongings adequately organized.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
Walshe’s attorneys lobbied for the delay after he was stabbed in jail in September, expressing concern their client could not adequately assist in his defense following the attack.
—Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 30 Nov. 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 8 Dec. 2025.
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