Then taking some bread and cheese from her scrip she entreated him to eat, and, to comfort him the more efficaciously, pressed her tender lips to his, and gave him a kiss as sweet as honey.
Source: tatoeba (6212723)
Efficaciously
Synonyms for "efficaciously" (4 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (1)
Adverb(1 words)
Strong matches (1)
Adverb(1 words)
Related words (2)
Adverb(2 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: effectively, effectually, fruitfully, successfully.
- Sentence evidence is available for efficaciously, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, 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 "efficaciously".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "efficaciously"
Keep "efficaciously" 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 "efficaciously" 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 "efficaciously", 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 "efficaciously" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
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2 entriesadverbmanner adverb
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3 entriesCollocations
6 entriesInflections
2 entriesmore efficaciouslymost efficaciously
Derivations
2 entriesAntonyms
1 entriesSample sentences
5 total sentences available.
[…] if in this extatick State of Dreaming (during which the Astral Impulses are incomparably stronger than in common Dreams, or in the ordinary Course of Life) that prophetick Energy more efficaciously exerts itself […]
Source: wiktionary
There could be no more perfect description of the divided will, when the higher wishes lack just that last acuteness, that touch of explosive intensity, of dynamogenic quality (to use the slang of the psychologists), that enables them to burst their shell, and make irruption efficaciously into life and quell the lower tendencies forever.
Source: wiktionary
The only minister who openly upheld the railway scheme without exhibiting any fear of undue American influence was General Gonzalez, minister of war, who later became the successor of General Diaz in the executive office, and efficaciously aided him in removing the prejudices of his colleagues.
Source: wiktionary
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "efficaciously"?
Closest matches include effectively, effectually, fruitfully, successfully.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "efficaciously"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.