Synonyms for

Adequately

Verb / ˈædʌkwʌtli: / / ˈædʌkwɪtli: / Another word for adequately — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

in a way that is sufficient, suitable, or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation

Synonyms & similar words

inadequately sufficiently suitably appropriately enough ample abundantly competently capably efficiently effectively successfully well thoroughly completely fully totally wholly entirely perfectly flawlessly

Synonyms by register

Formal

sufficiently satisfactorily competently acceptably

Informal

enough fine okay alright

Literary

meetly fittingly

Antonyms

insufficiently inadequately poorly scarcely barely hardly

Common collocations

  • adequately trained
  • adequately funded
  • adequately prepared
  • adequately compensated
  • adequately addressed
  • adequately represented
  • adequately supplied

Word family

noun adequacy
adjective adequate
adverb adequately

Usage note

This adverb indicates that something meets a minimum standard or requirement. It is often used in contexts where a certain level of performance or provision is expected.

Example sentences

  1. The chef seasoned the dish adequately, and it tasted delicious.
  2. The teacher explained the lesson adequately, and the students understood the material.
  3. The athlete trained adequately, and he won the competition.
  4. The engineer designed the bridge adequately, and it withstood the earthquake.
  5. The doctor treated the patient adequately, and he made a full recovery.

Quotes

  • 'A job adequately done remains undone until it is properly documented.' - Unknown
  • 'The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.' - Steve Jobs
  • 'Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.' - Dalai Lama

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