Adequately — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adverb /ˈa-di-kwət-lē/ ad·e·quate·ly

Meaning & Definition of Adequately

Adequately (adverb)

  1. to an adequate or sufficient degree or extent

Adequately (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. in a satisfactory way

    "we weren't completely bowled over by the performance, but the band certainly played more than adequately"

    similar: acceptably, all right, alright, creditably, decently, fine, good, middlingly, nicely, OK, passably, respectably, satisfactorily, serviceably, so-so, sufficiently, tolerably, well
    related: appropriately, aptly, congruously, correctly, decorously, felicitously, fittingly, happily, meetly, rightly, seemly, suitably, gratifyingly, satisfyingly, effectively, effectually, efficiently, neatly, tidily
    opposite: bad, badly, deficiently, ill, inadequately, insufficiently, intolerably, poorly, unacceptably, unsatisfactorily
    near: unbearably, inappropriately, incorrectly, indecently, unsuitably, awfully, deplorably, disastrously, dreadfully, horrendously, horribly, horridly, miserably, terribly

  2. 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"

    similar: enough, satisfactorily, sufficiently, suitably
    related: acceptably, decently, fairly, moderately, passably, tolerably, meetly, properly, rightly, seemly, agreeably, gratifyingly, satisfyingly, abundantly, amply, aplenty, optimally, plenteously, plentifully, commensurately, proportionately
    opposite: inadequately, insufficiently, unsatisfactorily

Related Entry: Adequate (adjective)

Adequate is a different word from Adequately. The synonyms below are for adequate, not for adequately.

  1. of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards

    "this old computer is probably adequate if you just want to type a term paper"

    similar: acceptable, all right, decent, fairish, fine, good, OK, passable, respectable, satisfactory, serviceable, tolerable, up to snuff
    related: agreeable, bearable, endurable, sufferable, average, fair, indifferent, mediocre, middling, minimal, common, ordinary, run-of-the-mill, run-of-the-mine, second-rate, so-so, standard, unexceptional, appropriate, correct, due, fitting, meet, proper, right, seemly, suitable, useful, worthy, gratifying, satisfying
    opposite: deficient, inadequate, insufficient, lacking, unacceptable, unsatisfactory, wanting
    near: disagreeable, disreputable, improper, indecent, objectionable, unfit, unsuitable, unworthy, useless, wrong, bad, cheap, defective, faulty, imperfect, incomplete, lamentable, pitiful, shoddy, dissatisfying, insufficient, meager, mean, miserly, poor, scanty, shabby, short, skimpy, spare, stingy, insufferable, intolerable, unbearable, unendurable, atrocious, execrable, miserable, vile, wretched, exceptional, exquisite, extreme, fancy, first-class, high-grade, matchless, maximized, maximum, optimal, optimum, peerless, preeminent, premium, special, supreme, unmatched, unparalleled, A1, bang-up, banner, boss (slang), capital, classic, crackerjack, dandy, divine, fabulous, first-rate, grand, great, groovy, heavenly, jim-dandy, keen, marvelous, neat, nifty, noble, par excellence, prime, sensational, splendid, stellar, sterling, superb, superior, superlative, supernal, swell, terrific, tip-top, top, top-notch, unsurpassed, wonderful

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Adequately

The most common words with a similar meaning to Adequately:

acceptably, all right, alright, creditably, decently, fine, good, middlingly, nicely, OK, passably, respectably, satisfactorily, serviceably, so-so, sufficiently, tolerably, well, enough, suitably

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Adequately

Words with the opposite meaning of Adequately:

bad, badly, deficiently, ill, inadequately, insufficiently, intolerably, poorly, unacceptably, unsatisfactorily

Related Words for Adequately

appropriately, aptly, congruously, correctly, decorously, felicitously, fittingly, happily, meetly, rightly, seemly, gratifyingly, satisfyingly, effectively, effectually, efficiently, neatly, tidily, fairly, moderately, properly, agreeably, abundantly, amply, aplenty, optimally, plenteously, plentifully, commensurately, proportionately

Near Antonyms of Adequately

unbearably, inappropriately, incorrectly, indecently, unsuitably, awfully, deplorably, disastrously, dreadfully, horrendously, horribly, horridly, miserably, terribly

Origin & Etymology of Adequately

First known use: 1632

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Adequately

Frequently Asked Questions about Adequately

What does "Adequately" mean?

"Adequately" means to an adequate or sufficient degree or extent. As an adverb, it is defined as: to an adequate or sufficient degree or extent. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Adequately"?

Other words for "Adequately" include acceptably, all right, alright, creditably, decently, fine, good and middlingly. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Adequately" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Adequately"?

There are 50 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Adequately". Common alternatives include acceptably, all right, alright, creditably, decently, fine, good, middlingly, nicely and OK.

What is the opposite of "Adequately"?

Antonyms of "Adequately" include bad, badly, deficiently, ill, inadequately, insufficiently, intolerably and poorly. Near antonyms include unbearably, inappropriately, incorrectly and indecently.

How do you use "Adequately" in a sentence?

Examples of "Adequately" in a sentence: "we weren't completely bowled over by the performance, but the band certainly played more than adequately"; "adequately provided with candles and freshwater in case of a power outage".

Is "Adequately" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Adequately" is an adverb.

Is "Adequately" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Adequately" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Adequately"?

"Adequately" is pronounced /ˈa-di-kwət-lē/ and divided into syllables as ad·e·quate·ly.