effectually /ɪˈfɛktʃuəli/ adverb1 •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. — 1749 formsmore effectually · most effectually