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

Some Republicans believe that the administration is adequately detailing the need for additional war money and its value to the military in the near term. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 22 July 2026

Michelle sued the Anaheim police department in 2021, arguing that the department didn’t prepare officers to adequately investigate the case, according to Courthouse News. — Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 22 July 2026

In a national survey of 2,000 women, only 25% said their healthcare provider had adequately informed them about perimenopause. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

According to the notice, the issue stems from the protective fiberglass sleeve not adequately covering the power cord, causing insufficient insulation. — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 17 July 2026