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acceptably

 

[ əkˈsɛptəbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a satisfactory or adequate manner

Acceptably means in a way that is satisfactory or adequate. It is used to describe something that meets the required standard or expectation.

Synonyms

adequately, satisfactorily, well

Examples of usage

  • It was an acceptably warm day for a picnic.
  • She performed acceptably well in the exam.
  • The food was cooked acceptably, but it lacked flavor.
Context #2 | Adverb

in a manner that is pleasing or agreeable

Acceptably can also mean in a manner that is pleasing or agreeable. It is used to describe something that is done in a way that is enjoyable or satisfactory to others.

Synonyms

agreeably, pleasingly, satisfactorily

Examples of usage

  • She sang the song acceptably, and the audience applauded.
  • The painting was acceptably done, receiving positive feedback from viewers.

Translations

Translations of the word "acceptably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aceitavelmente

🇮🇳 स्वीकार्य रूप से

🇩🇪 akzeptabel

🇮🇩 dengan dapat diterima

🇺🇦 прийнятно

🇵🇱 akceptowalnie

🇯🇵 受け入れられるように

🇫🇷 de manière acceptable

🇪🇸 aceptablemente

🇹🇷 kabul edilebilir şekilde

🇰🇷 수용할 수 있게

🇸🇦 بشكل مقبول

🇨🇿 přijatelně

🇸🇰 prijateľne

🇨🇳 可接受地

🇸🇮 sprejemljivo

🇮🇸 ásættanlega

🇰🇿 қабылдауға болатындай

🇬🇪 მისაღებად

🇦🇿 qəbul edilə biləcək şəkildə

🇲🇽 aceptablemente

Etymology

The word 'acceptably' is derived from the verb 'accept', which comes from the Latin word 'acceptare', meaning 'to receive'. The adverb form 'acceptably' has been in use since the late 16th century, evolving from Middle English. It has retained its meaning of being done in a satisfactory or pleasing manner throughout its history.

See also: accept, acceptability, acceptable, acceptance, accepted, accepting, acceptingly, unacceptable, unacceptably, unaccepted.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,500, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.