SUFFICIENTLY Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

sufficiently

adverb

Definition of sufficiently

as in enough

in or to a degree or quantity that meets one's requirements or satisfaction after eight tutoring sessions, I felt sufficiently prepared for the entrance exam

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as in good

in a satisfactory way it's not great literature, but this whodunit is sufficiently suspenseful

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Recent Examples of sufficiently Without conflicting appellate decisions, the DOJ would lack a traditional ground for Supreme Court review, though the justices can also hear sufficiently important unresolved federal questions. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026 Cardtoons won because its alteration of the players’ appearances was deemed sufficiently inventive and, through parody, the cards reflected social commentary protected by the First Amendment that outweighed the players’ publicity rights claims. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Assemblymember LaShae Sharp-Collins, who authored AB 2760, argued the technology was too new and had not been sufficiently tested to be proven safe. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026 The technology can also tackle soot and nitrogen oxide emissions, which form when fuel and air are not mixed sufficiently. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026 Sauermann and Pham hoped to prove, using anti-concentration, that each of these bad events was sufficiently unlikely. — Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026 MILKist led the initial research and technical formulation, striving to make a sufficiently strong sheet from 100 percent barley straw without adding other fibers or binders. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026 The fabrication of a sufficiently crazy program always takes a little time after a great crash. — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 But for the policy to reach the courts, someone will have to first have to prove that they are sufficiently harmed to have standing to sue. — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sufficiently

Adverb

Critics say these laws usually don’t go far enough, and can even provide more protection to the kratom manufacturers and sellers than consumers.

— Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026
Plus, its fleece-like fabric is incredibly cozy but still breathable enough for fall getaways, offering a high-end look for $40.

— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of enough

Adverb

These had worked adequately for isolated farmers, but too many could overwhelm the absorptive capacity of the ground—especially if sprinklers were watering the lawns—causing effluent to rise to the surface or enter waterways.

— Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
If De Soto decides to adopt a new noise ordinance as the city looks to determine whether the current rules adequately addresses industrial noise, Digital Realty would have to adhere to any changes, city attorney Reavey said.

— Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of adequately

Adverb

So far, Portugal seems to be doing fine without Ronaldo, with Ramos scoring again Thursday during a 4-2 win over Denmark.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
At schools with a lot of poor students, teachers deprioritize the ones who are doing fine, at least in relation to, say, the kid whose sibling just died.

— Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of fine

Adverb

Skin tones also look natural, and orange dresses stand out nicely.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
The fringed edges offer a subtle nod to more traditional rug designs and the neutral hue plays nicely with the more colorful accents in her living room.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of nicely

Adverb

Gen Z fared best, with most getting back more than 80 cents per dollar—but that’s still well short of breaking even.

— Shae Lake, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
By implementing strategies that address the CSF's six key functions, districts, colleges and universities can better identify, protect, detect, respond to and recover from potential incidents, enhancing their overall resilience.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 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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