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 This distinction becomes especially important for executives, entrepreneurs and other high-performing professionals whose financial situations may contain variables that generalized advice does not adequately address. — Dr. Melissa Weathersby, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026 Theoretical linguist Noam Chomsky argued that language could not be adequately explained simply as a collection of behaviors learned through reinforcement. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Sep. 2026 Words cannot even begin to adequately express the utter gruesomeness of this crime. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026 The pillow must be large enough to adequately fit and support your dog’s size and weight. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for adequately

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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 crust is somehow both chewy and crispy, and the flavorful sauce is minimal enough to allow the rest of the ingredients to shine.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026
The financial bets are large enough for boards to wince at capital expenditure implications.

— Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of enough

Adverb

Amenities and experiences The hotel’s main attraction is its rooftop pool and lounge, which, though a bit small, is nicely outfitted with couches, high top tables and wicker chairs and offers views of surrounding skyscrapers and Biscayne Bay.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
Together, the look balances out nicely—a monochromatic finish with just a touch of personality.

— Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of nicely

Adverb

Empa's earlier experiments showed that formulations with sufficiently high phosphorus content could be reprocessed after curing, with the dynamic network rearranging through transesterification reactions.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2026
The commissioner formally apologized to players in 2024 for not sufficiently condemning, during an appearance on CNBC, hate speech around the league.

— Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of sufficiently

Adverb

Carrick knew, though, that his team should have managed the game better after Mbeumo’s goal.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Novo Nordisk is testing whether wastewater from pharmaceutical production can be cleaned well enough to be used again in the manufacturing process, potentially cutting the company’s water consumption by half.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 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

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