The meaning of SUFFICIENTLY is in a sufficient manner or to a sufficient degree.

I was sufficiently close to hear what they were saying. By this time she was sufficiently recovered to be back at work. I am not confident that the measures in place are sufficiently rigorous. It is …

to be enough for a purpose or person.

Definition of sufficiently adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025 suf•fi•cient /səˈfɪʃənt/ adj. enough for what is needed: There are barely sufficient funds for the project. …

Jan 2, 2025 · sufficiently (comparative more sufficiently, superlative most sufficiently) (manner) In a sufficient manner; enough. quotations

There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the adverb sufficiently, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Definition of sufficiently. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

These adjectives mean being what is needed without being in excess: has sufficient income to retire comfortably; made acceptable grades; put in an adequate supply of wood; drew enough …

If you do something sufficiently, you’re not wowing anybody, but you've done enough to get by. It’s fine. If you do your homework sufficiently, you’ll pass but don’t expect a gold star and …