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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 Your job is to evaluate whether that scope adequately covers your property’s risk profile. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026 Sadly, the ref’s communications system went down again, leading to a stoppage of more than 10 minutes in the first half, and the delay was not adequately explained to those in the stands. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026 The complaint also alleges Amazon and 21 Air failed to adequately train and supervise pilots and allowed unsafe operational practices. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 The courts, which research suggests are ineffective at instituting significant political change, cannot adequately counter today’s democratic crisis. — Kenneth Michael White, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 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
  • In other words, there’s no reason practical hardware can’t also be good-looking.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The county's promise of good-paying jobs has attracted immigrants to Elkhart and surrounding counties.
    — Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of good
Adverb
  • The 18 174-square-foot inside cabins are comfortable enough, while the 20 242-square-foot ocean-view staterooms, with floor-to-ceiling windows, feel brighter.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Scientists at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) are developing a quantum sensing platform that could eventually let warfighters detect chemical and biological threats with a device small enough to carry into the field.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of enough
Adverb
  • The legacy guest cast appearances, from Jada Pinkett Smith to Glynn Turman, are nicely spread throughout the entirety of the series.
    — Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Add the panko and cook, stirring frequently for 3 minutes, or until nicely browned.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of nicely
Adverb
  • It has been said that any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.
    — Dan Michel, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Prominent among the worry warts is King Charles III of the United Kingdom, who felt the issue was sufficiently urgent to summon senior leaders of the fledgling AI industry to a summit at a Scottish castle.
    — Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of sufficiently
Adverb
  • In the evenings, the hotel's fine-dining restaurant, Lumi, opens for service, but during my visit the venue was closed due to some staffing issues.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The first few eggs came off fine with some batches leaving bits of egg residue on the pan.
    — Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of fine
Adverb
  • Being dependable sometimes means choosing one thing and doing it well.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Her committed advocacy is well known; her brilliance in recognizing a constellation of facts and weaving them together to find solutions is another part of her legacy.
    — Susan Daria Landino, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of well
Adverb
  • 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
Adverb
  • While Miller pores over Kaczynski’s famous manifesto, correctly concluding that its linguistic quirks will lead the authorities to him, the upshot of Murray’s study four decades before is that the young Kaczynski shows signs of schizophrenia.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Someone has to correctly label the outcomes, fraud or false alarm and feed that back into the systems.
    — Wayne Hamilton, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of correctly

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“Adequately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adequately. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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