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/ɪˈfɛktʃuəli/ · adverb
In such a way as to achieve a desired result; effectively; so as to have an effect..
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.
Her quick eye detected the cause in a moment; Mr. Courtenaye had just entered the room, though he had not as yet perceived them. Indeed, the position in which Ethel stood effectually screened her from observation; and Henrietta thought she could not do better than stand as they were, thus giving her companion time to recover her outward composure.
They intrigued and slandered and hated each other only on that account, - but as to effectually lifting a little finger - oh, no.
Use effectually when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Effectually means In such a way as to achieve a desired result; effectively; so as to have an effect..
Common synonyms include completely, effectively.
Possible antonyms include ineffectually.
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.
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