effectually

In working fashion

Effectually means in a way that produces the intended result—successfully, with real effect.

It's a somewhat formal or old-fashioned adverb: The new policy effectually ended the practice.

Where effectively often means "in effect" or "practically speaking," effectually emphasizes actually achieving the goal: The treaty effectually resolved the border dispute.

convincingly

persuasively

In convincing manner

powerfully · authoritatively · emphatically · influentially · impressively · validly · soundly · believably · plausibly · undeniably

successfully

efficaciously

With desired results

conclusively · decisively · satisfactorily · triumphantly · victoriously · rewardingly · beneficially · gainfully · consequentially · resultantly

thoroughly

comprehensively

Fully and completely

exhaustively · rigorously · meticulously · systematically · wholly · totally · utterly · absolutely · unreservedly · unconditionally

competently

proficiently

With practiced skill

efficiently · skilfully · ably · deftly · adroitly · masterfully · accomplished · qualified · dexterously · practiced

Opposites
efficacy of action

effectuallyineffectually

Without producing intended results

ineffectively · futilely · fruitlessly · unsuccessfully · impotently

theoretical vs. practical realization

effectuallynominally

In name only

theoretically · in theory · on paper · in name only · notionally

Family

ineffectual, effectual, ineffectually, ineffectuality

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