CONSUMMATELY Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

consummately

adverb

as in masterfully

in a skillful or expert manner the archaeologist unearthed a consummately carved bust from the fourth century BC

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Recent Examples of consummately An especially visually striking debut, Mosquitoes exists in a saturated hyperreality that is consummately engrossing, and announces the Bertani sisters as formidable portraitists of girlhood cast against the backdrop of an alternately beautiful and oppressive world. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026

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Yet Parton masterfully stayed out of every fight in the culture wars, preaching love, philanthropy, mentorship and tolerance until her dying breath.

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Every spoonful is masterfully balanced, slicking your lips with moreish flavor.

— The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of masterfully

Adverb

My servers, Simon Yun and Michael Richards, skillfully handled busy dining rooms from the first seating on a Friday evening to the last seating on a Tuesday night.

— Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
At this unassuming spot in Jardim Botânico, Sudbrack skillfully uses a traditional clay oven to draw remarkable flavors from the simplest of seasonal, fresh, and local ingredients.

— Mikael Castro, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of skillfully

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Bryant capably replaced Will Campbell as the starting left tackle for one practice, and continues to be solid in 1-on-1 pass rush.

— Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
His professional background is in private equity, and LAFC, the team he's been with since its founding in 2014, which is widely regarded as one of the most capably run franchises in MLS.

— Becky Sullivan, NPR, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of capably

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Twin wood-burning ovens at the heart of the restaurant neatly showcase this vision.

— Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026
And those two signings fit neatly alongside the other additions from this summer, particularly given they are already established in the Premier League.

— David Ornstein, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of neatly

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This shift inspires a fresh collection of cocktail ideas, artfully blending vibrant summer fruits like pineapple, peach, and grapefruit with autumnal notes of cranberry and maraschino cherry.

— John Kell, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
The wedding photos will be taken by Juergen Teller, the provocateur known for his artfully stark images.

— Gaby Wood, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of artfully

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While there are lots of things most people can competently do on their own, filing for bankruptcy is not one of them.

— Jay L. Zagorsky, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026
Final Thoughts The Beatbot Sora 70 can competently clean your pool's floor, walls, platforms, and surface.

— John Mihaly, PC Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of competently

Adverb

The initiative comes as only about 35% of APS third graders are reading proficiently.

— Jamal Goss, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026
Nunez has heard of other writers who proficiently multitask, setting down a partial manuscript while starting another, interspersing it all with stories and essays.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 July 2026

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