ADEQUATELY Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

adequately

adverb

ˈa-di-kwət-lē

Definition of adequately

as in good

in a satisfactory way we weren't completely bowled over by the performance, but the band certainly played more than adequately

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as in enough

in or to a degree or quantity that meets one's requirements or satisfaction adequately provided with candles and freshwater in case of a power outage

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Recent Examples of adequately One of these three should emerge as a competent 2C, and if not, the underrated Ryan McLeod could always adequately fill that role as well. — Harman Dayal, New York Times, 28 July 2026 But what appears to be resistance is often a rational response to technology that does not adequately account for the environment in which it is being deployed. — Omar Hafez, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Both lawsuits argue that the government didn’t adequately establish its case against each specific economy or spell how the tariffs will eliminate the specified practice they are being levied for, as required by Section 301. — Mae Anderson, Fortune, 27 July 2026 Trump has repeatedly raised concerns about election integrity in recent weeks and months as November’s midterm elections approach, alleging that federal elections are not adequately secure. — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for adequately

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Education experts said some institutions — public, private and for-profit colleges — with programs that fail to adhere to the rule will likely close them, while others will tweak offerings to better match students with good-paying jobs.

— Francesca Pinney, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
At the owner’s trial, several veterans described the boot camp as a slapdash operation that duped them with hollow promises of a good-paying career.

— Andrew Ba Tran, Washington Post, 22 July 2026

Definition of good

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That disposition, building inside a system with no certainty of outcome, is what every emerging market requires from the people inside it who are not yet famous enough to wait.

— Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
For families Studios, suites, and deluxe level kings are all spacious enough for families—but for the latter of those options be sure to book early, as there are only 16 up for grabs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of enough

Adverb

Patrick Mahomes’ goal to be ready for Week 1 is trending quite nicely, as the three-time Super Bowl champion was cleared to participate in training camp without any limitations.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026
Veal and beef meatballs pair nicely with a smoky pomodoro sauce and mini rigatoni.

— Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Definition of nicely

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Critics during the state’s legislative session framed the sales tax holiday as an election-year political move that would not sufficiently ease the burden of taxes on families in the longer term.

— Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
The watchdog system identifies when an AI approaches situations that have not been sufficiently verified, allowing control to shift to backup systems.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of sufficiently

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The yellow metal has endured a tough six months, sitting well below its all-time high achieved earlier this year after a blistering rally that extended through and beyond 2025.

— Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
Skall Studio is a mainstay on the Copenhagen Fashion Week schedule, best known for its billowing cotton prairie dresses, chic linen suits, and cozy woolen sweaters.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of well

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Matthew McConaughey hopes that Woody Harrelson has a more than alright, alright, alright 65th birthday.

— Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026
And in new data released this week from the Ronald Reagan Institute, there are very clear warnings that the kids aren’t alright with MAGA.

— Philip Elliott, Time, 1 July 2026

Definition of alright

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Likewise, burning smells, musty odors, unexpected water around the indoor unit or ice forming on refrigerant lines can all signal that another issue remains or that the repair wasn't completed correctly.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 31 July 2026
The more consequential thing happened to the eleven people who watched her present that diagnosis, and who learned in a single session what naming the structure correctly is worth in that organization.

— Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

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