adequately

adverb

ˈa-di-kwət-lē How to pronounce adequately (audio)
Definition of adequatelynext
1
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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2
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 Raw produce is a typical culprit, because it may not be cooked or adequately cleaned to remove the parasite. — Eva Flowe july 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026 Existing regulations often focus on data privacy and algorithmic fairness, but few adequately address enterprise-wide deployment of autonomous decision-making agents. — Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Gupta considers the blanket rent freeze a blunt tool that doesn't adequately address the affordability crisis. — James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 Idaho has long struggled to adequately fund special education. — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for adequately
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adequately
  1. good
  2. enough
  3. nicely
  4. sufficiently
  5. fine
  6. well
  7. alright
  8. correctly
Adverb
  • Orange County’s future depends on an economy where businesses have the tools and support to succeed while workers have access to good-paying careers that allow families to thrive.
    — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026
  • Industry officials say their rise will lead to good-paying jobs.
    — Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026
Definition of good
Adverb
  • Motorbikes move through cafés, markets, beach bars, small shops, and restaurants that sit close enough together to make the town feel walkable, social, and spontaneous.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • The miniature ones are small enough that the gravity doesn’t affect them in that way.
    — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of enough
Adverb
  • The chart below, which The Economist published two years ago, nicely sums up the wealth-building power of the US economy over the long haul.
    — Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • In the thermal pool, guests lie or sit on underwater hydro-massage beds and seats while lumbar jets pummel the muscles most nicely.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
Definition of nicely
Adverb
  • Everything from the environments to the tasks to the specific objects being manipulated can be carefully selected to show just what’s possible if all this could be sufficiently generalized—but that generalization is not yet proven.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026
  • Manzambi scored three goals and registered two assists in four games, but missed the Colombia penalty victory with a knock and did not recover sufficiently to face Argentina.
    — Tom Burrows, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Definition of sufficiently
Adverb
  • Most plates work fine on carpet, though some brands recommend a dense rubber mat underneath for stability.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
  • Standard trail food, which is calorie-dense and heavily processed, works fine for two to four weeks but gets old fast.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
Definition of fine
Adverb
  • The best way to maximise corners then is variety and tweaking existing approaches, which several teams have done well at this World Cup.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • The Hawks downed the Celtics 102-90, putting up their most well-rounded offensive outing.
    — Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of well
Adverb
  • 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
  • Went to Monaco on loan in February and has done alright there.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Definition of alright
Adverb
  • Buda Mendes / Getty Images FIFA’s Collina said VAR had correctly recommended overturning Zico’s goal after identifying a foul by Marwan Attia on Argentina defender Lisandro Martínez during the attacking possession phase.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 9 July 2026
  • One rotisserie chicken, if deboned correctly, should render 3 1/2 to 4 cups of meat.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
Definition of correctly

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