EFFICIENTLY Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

efficiently

adverb

Definition of efficiently

as in competently

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Recent Examples of efficiently Dobnak mixed his pitches, including a sinker, sweeper and changeup, to work efficiently through his start. — Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026 This technique, known as speculative execution, helps computers run more efficiently. — Chetan Jaiswal, The Conversation, 30 July 2026 Shade also lowers the temperature of the air moving through your yard, which helps the outdoor compressor run more efficiently. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026 Some people absorb fructose more efficiently than others, which may be due to fructose intolerance. — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for efficiently

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Adverb

Unless operated competently such missiles may be worse than useless.

— David Hambling, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
The real issue is whether AI is being implemented transparently, responsibly and accountably — and whether regulators themselves understand these systems well enough to govern them competently.

— Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2026

Definition of competently

Adverb

Cusick and Kretschmann offer complementary chords of variable petulance and insecurity, as newcomer Cuoso ably negotiates her character’s shifting ambiguities.

— Dennis Harvey, Variety, 31 July 2026
The kitchen is ably led by former River Café head chef Danny Bohan, whose menu draws on French and Italian culinary traditions with highlights like Dorset crab with tomatoes and aioli and sea bass carpaccio.

— Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of ably

Adverb

There are also some solid jokes that get at kitchen life, and Tony’s specific interests, and the story deftly captures his lifelong pursuit of the approval and protection of strong women.

— Laurie Woolever, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026
Directed by Beef’s Jake Schreier, Thunderbolts* is a surprisingly effective movie about navigating grief, depression, and insecurity, deftly disguised as a superhero team-up.

— EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of deftly

Adverb

Rams architects Les Snead and Sean McVay can still adroitly motivate a player without pressing too hard.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Shrines, Puzzles, and a Sprawling World The Adventures of Elliot adroitly fuses sharp combat with intricate puzzle-solving, further cementing the Zelda feel.

— Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 18 May 2026

Definition of adroitly

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The action sequences in this film aren’t overpowering, but they are masterfully choreographed.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
The Aurzen Boom mini sets an absolute standard for budget-friendly portable entertainment, masterfully pairing genuine Google TV streaming with Dolby Audio.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 28 July 2026

Definition of masterfully

Adverb

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
What Argentina don’t do particularly proficiently, for all their strengths, is offer a serious threat on the counter-attack, punishing opponents for pushing forward.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 4 July 2026

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