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 To protect low-income patients and restore integrity to the 340B program, policymakers must champion transparency and adequately define what constitutes eligible patient populations. — Christina Smith, Baltimore Sun, 24 Sep. 2026 An estimated 12 to 15 carriers would adequately address our needs. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 23 Sep. 2026 African economies risk being left behind by an AI revolution built on data that does not adequately represent the continent, according to the Gates Foundation’s 2026 Goalkeepers report. — Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026 Remember that blankets need enough space in the washing machine drum to move freely and rinse adequately, so don’t add a throw to a heavy or already packed laundry load. — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for adequately

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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

Critics say these laws usually don’t go far enough, and can even provide more protection to the kratom manufacturers and sellers than consumers.

— Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026
Plus, its fleece-like fabric is incredibly cozy but still breathable enough for fall getaways, offering a high-end look for $40.

— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of enough

Adverb

Skin tones also look natural, and orange dresses stand out nicely.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
The fringed edges offer a subtle nod to more traditional rug designs and the neutral hue plays nicely with the more colorful accents in her living room.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of nicely

Adverb

If vMVPD growth is no longer seen as sufficiently compensatory for the snowballing losses among the legacy pay-TV players, MoffettNathanson analysts believe the steep declines of the last five years will level out by the close of the decade.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2026
MILKist led the initial research and technical formulation, striving to make a sufficiently strong sheet from 100 percent barley straw without adding other fibers or binders.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of sufficiently

Adverb

Field dug plants usually do fine with two irrigations per week through the warmer months.

— Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of fine

Adverb

The Lake of Dreams show still feels like an oddly charming fever dream—projections, puppetry, and music best experienced from SW, Lakeside, or the aft-deck fantasy bar literally called Aft.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026
Thanks to its premium plant-wax blend and 100 percent natural-fiber wick, the best-selling candle burns cleanly and evenly for up to 150 hours.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 28 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

Beyond supplying payload deployment structures — the hardware that helps a satellite, sensor, solar array or other payload survive launch and then deploy correctly in space — Applied Aerospace manufactures the landing gear components.

— Harvey Stober, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
The platforms that come through these periods intact are rarely the ones that guessed the cycle correctly.

— Khalifa Aldhaheri, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

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