No passion so effectually robs the mind of all its powers of acting and reasoning as fear.
Source: tatoeba (714843)
Effectually
/ɪˈfɛktʃuəli/
Synonyms for "effectually" (33 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (7)
Strong matches (10)
Adverb(4 words)
Related words (16)
Adverb(5 words)
in the long runmainlymightilymostlynearlyon the wholepowerfullysubstantiallyvirtuallywellwith a vengeance
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: ably, advantageously, all in all, approximately, by and large.
- Sentence evidence is available for effectually, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "effectually".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "effectually"
Keep "effectually" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "effectually" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "effectually", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "effectually" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
1 entriesadverb of manner
More specific
5 entriesCollocations
6 entriesachieve outcomes effectuallyact effectuallyaddress problem effectuallyfunction effectuallyimplement strategy effectuallyoperate effectually
Inflections
2 entriesmore effectuallymost effectually
Derivations
2 entriesAntonyms
1 entriesSample sentences
6 total sentences available.
Lucy, whose senses were by this time more effectually collected, was naturally led to look at the stranger with attention.
Source: tatoeba (7752184)
The prestige of the Societies had been effectually destroyed by the President’s denunciation; in a surprisingly short time these ambitious and troublemaking organizations sank into desuetude and were lost to view.
Source: tatoeba (12056853)
Though the captain had effectually demolished poor Partridge, yet had he not reaped the harvest he hoped for, which was to turn the foundling out of Mr Allworthy's house.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 6 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "effectually"?
Closest matches include ably, advantageously, all in all, approximately, by and large.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "effectually"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.