adequately

adverb
UK: /ˈædɪkwətli/
US: /ˈædɪkwətli/

  1. In a way that is good enough, but not excellent.

    1. I slept adequately last night, feeling refreshed today. [ ] [ ]
    2. The report was adequately researched, providing a sufficient overview of the topic. [ ] [ ]

  2. To a degree that is sufficient or satisfactory for a particular purpose.

    1. He performed adequately in the test, passing it. [ ] [ ]
    2. The existing laws do not adequately address the issue of online privacy. [ ] [ ]

  3. In a manner that is acceptable or suitable.

    1. The food was prepared adequately for the picnic. [ ] [ ]
    2. The software performed adequately under normal operating conditions, meeting the basic requirements. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "adequately" in English means: In a way that is good enough, but not excellent., To a degree that is sufficient or satisfactory for a particular purpose., In a manner that is acceptable or suitable..

The phonetic transcription of "adequately" is /ˈædɪkwətli/ in British English and /ˈædɪkwətli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "adequately": "I slept adequately last night, feeling refreshed today.". More examples on the page.