words associated with adequately
Synonyms of adequately
acceptably: : capable or worthy of being accepted an acceptable noise level socially acceptable behavior a compromise that is acceptable to both sides
all right: : satisfactory , agreeable Whatever you decide is all right with me.
alright: : all right
creditably: : worthy of belief a creditable report
decently: : appropriate
fine: : end , conclusion
good: : of a favorable character or tendency good news
middlingly: : of middle, medium, or moderate size, degree, or quality
nicely: : wanton , dissolute
OK: : all right OK, Doctor, I’ll let you know —John Hersey
okay: : all right OK, Doctor, I’ll let you know —John Hersey
passably: : capable of being passed, crossed, or traveled on passable roads
respectably: : worthy of respect : estimable
satisfactorily: : giving satisfaction : adequate a satisfactory performance
serviceably: : helpful , useful
so-so: : moderately well : tolerably
sufficiently: : enough to meet the needs of a situation or a proposed end sufficient provisions for a month
tolerably: : capable of being borne or endured tolerable pain
well: : an issue of water from the earth : a pool fed by a spring
Words Related to adequately
appropriately: : especially suitable or compatible : fitting an appropriate response remarks appropriate to the occasion
aptly: : unusually fitted or qualified : ready proved an apt tool in the hands of the conspirators
congruously: : being in agreement, harmony, or correspondence Their achievements were congruous with their abilities.
correctly: : to make or set right : amend correct an error The editor corrected the author’s manuscript.
decorously: : marked by propriety and good taste : correct decorous conduct Ever decorous , she periodically excuses herself to another room rather than allow a guest to witness her blowing her nose. —Will Hermes
felicitously: : very well suited or expressed : apt a felicitous remark handled the delicate matter in a most felicitous manner
fittingly: : of a kind appropriate to the situation : suitable
happily: : in a fortunate manner
meetly: : to come into the presence of : find met him as a stranger on a plane
rightly: : in accordance with right conduct : fairly , justly
seemly: : good-looking , handsome
suitably: : similar , matching
gratifyingly: : giving pleasure or satisfaction : pleasing a gratifying result
satisfyingly: : producing pleasure or contentment by providing what is needed or wanted : enjoyable , gratifying a highly satisfying result/experience a satisfying meal No pig ever had truer friends, and he realized that friendship is one of the most satisfying things in the world. —E. B. White
effectively: : in an effective manner dealt with the problem effectively
effectually: : in an effectual manner
efficiently: : in an efficient manner : with success, competence, or adequate effect working/operating efficiently finding ways to use fuel more efficiently Service is efficiently friendly, and the waitstaff knows the menu inside out. —Harvey Steiman At higher elevations, lower air pressure makes it tough for the human body to use oxygen as efficiently as normal. —Dennis Coello
neatly: : the common domestic bovine (Bos taurus)
tidily: : neat and orderly in appearance or habits : well ordered and cared for
Near Antonyms of adequately
unbearably: : not bearable : unendurable unbearable pain
inappropriately: : not appropriate : unsuitable inappropriate behavior The movie’s subject matter is inappropriate for small children.
incorrectly: : not corrected or chastened
indecently: : not decent: such as
unsuitably: : not fitting or right for a use or purpose : not suitable an unsuitable choice unsuitable topics for conversation
awfully: : extremely disagreeable or objectionable awful food awful behavior an awful experience
deplorably: : deserving censure or contempt deplorable behavior : wretched deplorable living conditions
disastrously: : attended by or causing suffering or disaster : calamitous a disastrous flood
dreadfully: : inspiring dread (see dread entry 2 sense 1a ) : causing great and oppressive fear a dreadful attack
horrendously: : extremely bad or unpleasant : horrible , dreadful His audition was horrendous . horrendous crimes
horribly: : marked by or arousing painful and intense fear, dread, dismay, or aversion : marked by or arousing horror a horrible accident
horridly: : rough , bristling
miserably: : being in a pitiable state of distress or unhappiness (as from want or shame) miserable refugees
terribly: : extremely bad: such as
Antonyms of adequately
bad: : failing to reach an acceptable standard : poor a bad repair job
badly: : in a bad manner played badly
deficiently: : lacking in some necessary quality or element deficient in judgment bones deficient in calcium
ill: : not in good health
inadequately: : not adequate : insufficient inadequate equipment
insufficiently: : not sufficient : inadequate insufficient funds
intolerably: : not tolerable : unbearable intolerable pain
poorly: : in a poor condition or manner
unacceptably: : not acceptable : not pleasing or welcome
unsatisfactorily: : not satisfactory
Synonyms of adequately
enough: : occurring in such quantity, quality, or scope as to fully meet demands, needs, or expectations enough food for everyone
satisfactorily: : giving satisfaction : adequate a satisfactory performance
sufficiently: : enough to meet the needs of a situation or a proposed end sufficient provisions for a month
suitably: : similar , matching
Words Related to adequately
acceptably: : capable or worthy of being accepted an acceptable noise level socially acceptable behavior a compromise that is acceptable to both sides
decently: : appropriate
fairly: : in a handsome manner a table fairly set
moderately: : in a moderate manner lived moderately a moderately priced car [=a car that is not too expensive] : to a moderate degree or extent : rather , fairly a moderately hot day a moderately effective treatment
passably: : capable of being passed, crossed, or traveled on passable roads
tolerably: : capable of being borne or endured tolerable pain
meetly: : to come into the presence of : find met him as a stranger on a plane
properly: : in a proper manner:
rightly: : in accordance with right conduct : fairly , justly
seemly: : good-looking , handsome
agreeably: : pleasing to the mind or senses especially as according well with one’s tastes or needs an agreeable companion an agreeable change
gratifyingly: : giving pleasure or satisfaction : pleasing a gratifying result
satisfyingly: : producing pleasure or contentment by providing what is needed or wanted : enjoyable , gratifying a highly satisfying result/experience a satisfying meal No pig ever had truer friends, and he realized that friendship is one of the most satisfying things in the world. —E. B. White
abundantly: : existing or occurring in large amounts : ample abundant rainfall abundant food
amply: : generous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity There was room for an ample garden.
aplenty: : being in plenty or abundance — used postpositively money aplenty for all their needs
optimally: : most desirable or satisfactory : optimum the optimal use of class time the optimal dosage of medication for a patient conditions for optimal development
plenteously: : fruitful , productive a plenteous harvest —J. G. Frazer — usually used with in or of the seasons had been plenteous in corn —George Eliot
plentifully: : containing or yielding plenty a plentiful land
commensurately: : corresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate was given a job commensurate with her abilities
proportionately: : proportional sense 1
Antonyms of adequately
inadequately: : not adequate : insufficient inadequate equipment
insufficiently: : not sufficient : inadequate insufficient funds
unsatisfactorily: : not satisfactory
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