Antonyms for effectually


Grammar : Adv
Spell : ih-fek-choo-uh l
Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈfɛk tʃu əl


Definition of effectually

Origin :
  • late 14c., Old French effectuel, from Late Latin effectualis, from Latin effectus "accomplishment, performance" (see effect (n.)). Used properly of actions (not agents) and with a sense "having the effect aimed at." Related: Effectually; effectuality.
  • As in virtually : adv for all practical purposes
  • As in effectively : adv efficiently
  • As in profitably : adv lucratively
Example sentences :
  • No man could close out an interview so effectually as Crane.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • After he had effectually concealed her he ran out to give the alarm.
  • Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume VI (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier
  • Since he was effectually gagged, Grant had not a word to say.
  • Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower
  • You know me; you know how to make me happy, and you do it most effectually.
  • Extract from : « The Letters of Robert Burns » by Robert Burns
  • I fancy it has been concealed so effectually that it is not as deep as you imagined.
  • Extract from : « Jennie Baxter, Journalist » by Robert Barr
  • Mr. Osgood is a man of reputation: and this will effectually amuse them.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • It was smothered in blood, so effectually that only slaves are left.
  • Extract from : « Slaves of Mercury » by Nat Schachner
  • And he effectually did succeed in making him understand he was serious.
  • Extract from : « Cleo The Magnificent » by Louis Zangwill
  • If this be done constantly, the evil will be effectually cured: if not, it will be owing to the neglect of the dairy maid.
  • Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton
  • It effectually deterred others from confiding in the English.
  • Extract from : « King Philip » by John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott

Synonyms for effectually

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