Efficiently — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adverb /i-ˈfi-shənt-lē/ ef·fi·cient·ly

Meaning & Definition of Efficiently

Efficiently (adverb)

  1. in an efficient manner, with success, competence, or adequate effect

Efficiently (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in expertly, deftly

    similar: ably, adeptly, adroitly, competently, deftly, dexterously, expertly, masterfully, proficiently, skillfully, easily, easy, effortlessly, facilely, fluently, freely, handily, hands down, lightly, painlessly, readily, smoothly, well, instinctively, intuitively, naturally, spontaneously
    opposite: arduously, hardly, laboriously, strenuously, awkwardly, clumsily, gracelessly, ham-handedly, ineptly, maladroitly, unskillfully, meticulously, painfully, painstakingly, thoroughly, assiduously, diligently, indefatigably, industriously, intensely, intently, mightily, sedulously, tirelessly

Related Entry: Efficient (adjective)

Efficient is a different word from Efficiently. The synonyms below are for efficient, not for efficiently.

  1. producing or capable of producing a desired result

    "that manual lawn mower is not a very efficient tool for doing a huge yard"

    similar: effective, effectual, efficacious, fruitful, operative, potent, productive
    related: hyperefficient, ultraefficient, adequate, capable, competent, accomplished, adept, consummate, experienced, expert, masterly, practiced, proficient, skilled, skillful, versed, veteran, virtuoso, cogent, convincing, killer, sound, striking, telling, valid, active, dynamic, useful, working, applicable, feasible, functional, practicable, practical, realizable, usable, workable
    opposite: fruitless, ineffective, ineffectual, inefficient, inoperative, unfruitful, unproductive, useless
    near: counterproductive, incapable, incompetent, inexperienced, inexpert, unqualified, unseasoned, unskilled, unskillful, abortive, bootless, futile, vain, empty, hollow, idle, pointless, unavailing, unprofitable, unsuccessful, inoperative, worthless

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Efficiently

The most common words with a similar meaning to Efficiently:

ably, adeptly, adroitly, competently, deftly, dexterously, expertly, masterfully, proficiently, skillfully, easily, easy, effortlessly, facilely, fluently, freely, handily, hands down, lightly, painlessly, readily, smoothly, well, instinctively, intuitively, naturally, spontaneously

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Efficiently

Words with the opposite meaning of Efficiently:

arduously, hardly, laboriously, strenuously, awkwardly, clumsily, gracelessly, ham-handedly, ineptly, maladroitly, unskillfully, meticulously, painfully, painstakingly, thoroughly, assiduously, diligently, indefatigably, industriously, intensely, intently, mightily, sedulously, tirelessly

Origin & Etymology of Efficiently

First known use: 1775

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Efficiently

Frequently Asked Questions about Efficiently

What does "Efficiently" mean?

"Efficiently" means in an efficient manner, with success, competence, or adequate effect. As an adverb, it is defined as: in an efficient manner, with success, competence, or adequate effect.

What is another word for "Efficiently"?

Other words for "Efficiently" include ably, adeptly, adroitly, competently, deftly, dexterously, expertly and masterfully. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Efficiently" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Efficiently"?

There are 27 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Efficiently". Common alternatives include ably, adeptly, adroitly, competently, deftly, dexterously, expertly, masterfully, proficiently and skillfully.

What is the opposite of "Efficiently"?

Antonyms of "Efficiently" include arduously, hardly, laboriously, strenuously, awkwardly, clumsily, gracelessly and ham-handedly.

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

"Efficiently" is an adverb.

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

As a B2-level word, "Efficiently" 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 "Efficiently"?

"Efficiently" is pronounced /i-ˈfi-shənt-lē/ and divided into syllables as ef·fi·cient·ly.

What is the origin of the word "Efficiently"?

First known use: 1775.