optimally

adverb

Definition of optimallynext
as in perfectly
in the most desirable, satisfactory, or advantageous manner or circumstances Optimally, we'll leave by seven and arrive by ten o'clock. The seating was optimally arranged so that all guests had a clear view of the wedding party.

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimally
  1. perfectly
  2. specially
  3. ideally
  4. properly
  5. finely
Adverb
  • His expertise and resources, combined with Landry’s discipline, systems, and processes, perfectly balanced the creativity that Catch was born from.
    Caroline Tell, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Combining his own sensibilities with those of Góngora, the result falls perfectly somewhere in the middle.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of perfectly
Adverb
  • Anything that makes cooking even a little bit easier is a worthy investment, specially because more cooking means less take out.
    Alex Ronan, Architectural Digest, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Use cold-water detergent: If the temperature of your home's water regularly dips to around 60, buy detergent specially formulated for cold water.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of specially
Adverb
  • Ask Key Questions: Ask yourself questions like these and carve out time to answer them, ideally, in writing.
    Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • On the other hand, many ardent Chevy Tri-Five folks will posit any number of valid arguments why the original ’55, or ideally proportioned ’56, should take the podium in a Bel Air beauty contest.
    Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of ideally
Adverb
  • Learning and development is your safety net for ensuring all employees are properly skilled.
    Mustafa Shreet, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • First, the Arab Spring is not over and won’t be over until the problems of the region—economic prosperity and political inclusion—are properly addressed.
    Robin Wright, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of properly
Adverb
  • Zero Corsa Summer tires made the most of its finely tuned chassis, possessing immense cornering grip and stability.
    Peter Nelson, The Verge, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Make cookie crumb crust: Pulse cookies in a food processor until finely ground, 12 to 18 pulses.
    Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of finely
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