Effectually — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adverb /i-ˈfek-chə(-wə)-lē/ ef·fec·tu·al·ly

Meaning & Definition of Effectually

Effectually (adverb)

  1. in an effectual manner
  2. with great effect, completely

Effectually (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. in an effective manner

    "Her essay effectually communicates the need for new infrastructure."

    "Their vacation was effectually ruined by the storm."

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

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Effectually

The most common words with a similar meaning to Effectually:

effectively, efficiently, neatly, tidily, appropriately, aptly, congruously, correctly, decorously, felicitously, fittingly, happily, meetly, rightly, seemly, suitably, gratifyingly, satisfyingly, acceptably, adequately, all right, alright, creditably, decently, fine, good, middlingly, nicely, OK, passably, respectably, satisfactorily, serviceably, so-so, sufficiently, tolerably, well

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Effectually

Words with the opposite meaning of Effectually:

unbearably, inappropriately, incorrectly, indecently, unsuitably, awfully, deplorably, disastrously, dreadfully, horrendously, horribly, horridly, miserably, terribly, bad, badly, deficiently, ill, inadequately, insufficiently, intolerably, poorly, unacceptably, unsatisfactorily

Origin & Etymology of Effectually

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Effectually

What does "Effectually" mean?

"Effectually" means in an effectual manner. As an adverb, it is defined as: in an effectual manner.

What is another word for "Effectually"?

Other words for "Effectually" include effectively, efficiently, neatly, tidily, appropriately, aptly, congruously and correctly. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Effectually" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Effectually"?

There are 37 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Effectually". Common alternatives include effectively, efficiently, neatly, tidily, appropriately, aptly, congruously, correctly, decorously and felicitously.

What is the opposite of "Effectually"?

Antonyms of "Effectually" include unbearably, inappropriately, incorrectly, indecently, unsuitably, awfully, deplorably and disastrously.

How do you use "Effectually" in a sentence?

Examples of "Effectually" in a sentence: "Her essay effectually communicates the need for new infrastructure."; "Their vacation was effectually ruined by the storm.".

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

"Effectually" is an adverb.

How do you pronounce "Effectually"?

"Effectually" is pronounced /i-ˈfek-chə(-wə)-lē/ and divided into syllables as ef·fec·tu·al·ly.

What is the origin of the word "Effectually"?

First known use: 14th century.