OPTIMALLY Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

optimally

adverb

as in perfectly

in the most desirable, satisfactory, or advantageous manner or circumstances Optimally, we'll leave by seven and arrive by ten o'clock. The seating was optimally arranged so that all guests had a clear view of the wedding party.

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Recent Examples of optimally Even though this was a BP specialty clinic, I was not instructed to optimally position myself for an accurate reading — that is, with my back supported and my feet flat on the floor. —

Risa Jampel, STAT, 22 May 2026 Students of all ages and experience levels take to the track nearly every day of the year, and these cars are workhorses that require smart maintenance to keep them running optimally. —

Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026 Through the price system, the needs and wants of people all over the world can be met more optimally by entrepreneurs and individuals who possess the specific knowledge required to fulfill them. —

The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 8 May 2026 Plus, the self-watering and draining mechanism is paired with a water-level indicator to guarantee your plants remain optimally hydrated. —

Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026 Building the hardware to unstructured sparsity and optimally take advantage of zeros is just the beginning. —

Olivia Hsu, IEEE Spectrum, 28 Apr. 2026 Reported fear and lack of coordination across some Iranian forces mean that medium-range missile systems are still functioning sub-optimally. —

Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026 At first, compensation is a useful adaptation that keeps you functioning when something isn’t working optimally. —

Dana Santas, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026 For the body to function optimally, men need about 90 milligrams per day, and women should get at least 75. —

Ayana Underwood, Outside, 27 Mar. 2026

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The patio umbrella in question is perfectly oversized to cast a cool shadow over your entire lounge area.

— Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
The gym and indoor pool were updated around a decade ago, so have not yet been zhuzhed into the style of the rest of the place, but each is perfectly serviceable.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026