effectively

[ ih-fek-tiv-lee, ee-fek‐ ]

adverb

1. in a way that accomplishes a purpose or produces the intended or expected results:

   These scissors are no longer sharp and do not cut effectively.

   You may not like all your coworkers, but you still have to learn to work effectively with them.

2. in actuality; in practice:

   Allowing the legislature to take existing money for schools and use it for other purposes effectively means there will be no new money for education.

3. in a way that produces a vivid impression; strikingly:

   The visually rich photographs are effectively displayed against the stark white gallery walls.

Other Words From

• pre·ef·fec·tive·ly adverb
• qua·si-ef·fec·tive·ly adverb
• sub·ef·fec·tive·ly adverb
• su·per·ef·fec·tive·ly adverb
• un·ef·fec·tive·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of effectively¹

effective ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Gaetz, a Trump loyalist, resigned from his House seat on Wednesday, effectively ending the ethics investigation that has harried him for years, a Republican official familiar with the matter told The New York Times.

From Salon

With curly hair receding above his broad forehead and an energetic grin, Zuckerman was effectively Tanton’s Trojan horse.

From Salon

Budowich has no formal training or experience in communications, but has effectively communicated and amplified Trump’s frequent lies.

From Salon

In September 2023, Scotland defeated Cyprus in Euro 2024 qualifying to effectively seal a place at the finals in Germany.

From BBC

This is just one of innumerous examples of how synthetics are the wave of the future: anyone cyber-savvy enough can acquire the equipment and ingredients, which are easier to hide and can better withstand the local weather than a coca crop or a poppy plantation, effectively democratizing the drug trade away from Mafia-esque syndicates.

From Salon

Related Words

• adequately
• completely
• definitely
• dramatically
• energetically
• finally
• forcefully
• productively