Synonyms of adequately

adequately

adverb

ˈa-di-kwət-lē 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• good
• nicely
• fine
• well
• alright
• sufficiently
• correctly
• satisfactorily
• OK
• decently
• acceptably
• respectably
• creditably
• tolerably
• passably
• appropriately
• all right
• serviceably
• efficiently
• so-so
• happily
• aptly
• rightly
• effectively
• suitably
• middlingly
• fittingly
• neatly
• felicitously
• seemly
• satisfyingly
• decorously
• effectually
• gratifyingly
• congruously
• tidily
• meetly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• poorly
• inadequately
• badly
• insufficiently
• ill
• unsatisfactorily
• bad
• intolerably
• unacceptably
• incorrectly
• inappropriately
• unbearably
• deficiently
• terribly
• miserably
• awfully
• horribly
• dreadfully
• disastrously
• deplorably
• indecently
• unsuitably
• horrendously
• horridly

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enough
• sufficiently
• satisfactorily
• properly
• suitably
• fairly
• moderately
• decently
• acceptably
• rightly
• tolerably
• amply
• optimally
• agreeably
• abundantly
• passably
• seemly
• plentifully
• proportionately
• satisfyingly
• gratifyingly
• commensurately
• meetly
• aplenty
• plenteously

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inadequately
• insufficiently
• unsatisfactorily

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of adequately

The Chennedy Carter hip-check, Angel Reese’s forearm, and the Jacy Sheldon–Marina Mabrey physicality followed similar sequences, and each became a national conversation on whether Clark, specifically, was being adequately protected. — Lindsey Darvin, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Justice Sonia Sotomayor accused the court of rushing to a conclusion on whether the laws might violate Equal Protection under the 14th Amendment without adequately considering all the facts. — Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 30 June 2026

The Sacramento County Grand Jury says the Natomas Unified School District is not adequately serving students with disabilities, with Black students facing disproportionate impacts. — Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026

Putnam said the level of heat will affect everyone, especially those who are not adequately hydrated or have no means of cooling down. — Chad De Guzman, Time, 29 June 2026