Antonyms for efficiently

Grammar : Adv

Spell : ih-fish-uhnt

Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈfɪʃ ənt

Definition of efficiently

Origin : "capable of producing the desired effect," late 14c., "making, producing immediate effect," from Old French efficient and directly from Latin efficientem (nominative efficiens) "effective, efficient, producing, active," present participle of efficere "work out, accomplish" (see effect). Meaning "productive, skilled" is from 1787. Related: Efficiently.

As in neatly : adv tidily
As in thoroughly : adv exhaustively
As in well : adv happily, pleasantly; capably
As in competently : adv capably
As in easily : adv without difficulty

Example sentences :

In all her labors she was cordially seconded and efficiently aided by her husband.
Extract from : « Cleveland Past and Present » by Maurice Joblin

A generator operates most efficiently when delivering its rated output.
Extract from : « The Automobile Storage Battery » by O. A. Witte

Rather mincingly, of course; but still, on the whole, efficiently.
Extract from : « The Trimming of Goosie » by James Hopper

Madison rapped on my office door and breezed in efficiently.
Extract from : « Measure for a Loner » by James Judson Harmon

The work was efficiently done; the organization was fairly complete.
Extract from : « The Education of Henry Adams » by Henry Adams

They seemed to work quite as heartily and efficiently as the men.
Extract from : « Glances at Europe » by Horace Greeley

We must efficiently complete our fortifications and our equipment.
Extract from : « Belgium » by Emile Cammaerts

Hawkes worked quietly, efficiently, and lost the first four rounds.
Extract from : « Starman's Quest » by Robert Silverberg

It is also well known that it will efficiently purify water.
Extract from : « The Eugenic Marriage, Volume IV. (of IV.) » by Grant Hague

She aided most efficiently in collecting the materials and arranging the matter.
Extract from : « Madame Roland, Makers of History » by John S. C. Abbott

Synonyms for efficiently

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