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resourcefully

resourcefully

4.6
In a clever way that helps you find quick solutions in difficult situations
  • adverb
  • /rɪˈsɔrsfəlɪ/
translation icon : ingeniosamente
  • The team resourcefully found a way to complete the project ahead of schedule.

And so they were very clever in resourcefully recreating, destructing things to look as much as possible like it's meant to look.

Examples

  • And so they were very clever in resourcefully recreating, destructing things to look as much as possible like it's meant to look.

  • His mother is very excited and looking forward to placing Kevin in an occupation where he can use his skills resourcefully.

    Academic text (2013)
  • Finally scheduled, it must be improved into another generalist to take you that it can be found resourcefully.

    Blog text (32)
  • English departments have not responded energetically and resourcefully to the situation surrounding them.

    Academic text (2009)
  • Very resourcefully done.

  • Their current focus is on testing the most abundant material available (soil) for safety and strength so that it may be able to build structures quickly and resourcefully.

    Blog text (3)
  • She resourcefully solved the problem by using materials she already had at home.

  • During the power outage, he resourcefully used candles and flashlights to navigate the house.

Synonyms

brilliantly
vsresourcefully
54 4.1

In a very clever and skillful way that impresses people

focuses on effective quick solutions in hard situations rather than showy skill
smartly
vsresourcefully
8 3.4

In a clever way that shows clear thinking

focuses on handling difficult situations quickly and effectively
ingeniously
vsresourcefully
3 5.5

In a clever way that uses new ideas to solve problems

emphasizes quick practical solutions under pressure rather than novel ideas
adroitly
vsresourcefully
3 7.5

In a skillful and clever way

leans more toward mental problem solving and quick practical fixes

Antonyms

12 2.8

In an awkward way that shows little skill or control

In a way that does not get the result you want

How Resourceful

ingeniously
3 5.5
resourcefully
4.6
competently
8 3.6

Surface Forms

resourcefully positive
quickly comparative
quickest superlative

Morphology

resourcefully = resourceful (transparent) = resource + ful + ly

Formed by adding the productive adverbial suffix '-ly' to 'resourceful', a transparent adjective derived from 'resource' + '-ful'.

Etymology

The word resourcefully comes from resource (like source, meaning 'where help or things come from') plus -ful ('full of') and -ly (makes an adverb). So, to act resourcefully is to be full of helpful ideas and to use what you have to find quick, clever solutions.