cohesively

American  

[koh-hee-siv-lee] / koʊˈhi sɪv li /

adverb

1. holding or fusing together as a single mass.

   Cohesively bonded interfaces are used for applications such as protective coatings and metal-polymer compound systems.

2. in a unified or well-integrated way.

   To cohesively decorate an entire house, it’s best to stick to a simple color palette throughout.

   Mediation can help family members learn how to communicate and work cohesively to make decisions in a way that will benefit the family as a whole.

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Other Word Forms

• noncohesively adverb
• uncohesively adverb

Etymology

Origin of cohesively

First recorded in 1795–1805; cohesive ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )

Example Sentences

“I believe few products are better positioned to cohesively capitalize on this opportunity than is Homes.com, Apartments.com, LoopNet, and CoStar.”

From Barron's • Jan. 1, 2026

It is hard for governments and companies to respond to such disguised measures effectively and cohesively.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025

"If you see two people together, you want your overall vibe to match, or at least flow cohesively."

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2025

It’s unclear how “Doomsday” will cohesively wrap all of these characters and complex storylines into one movie.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2025

But he had felt the elation which comes to all who are cohesively striving for a single purpose that lies beyond dangerous, and as yet insurmountable, ground.

From Where the Souls of Men are Calling by Neill, John R. (John Rea)