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satisfactorily

 

[ ˌsæt.ɪsˈfæk.tər.ɪ.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a good or acceptable manner

Satisfactorily means in a way that fulfills expectations or requirements adequately. It indicates that something has been done to a level that meets the desired standard.

Synonyms

adequately, competently, sufficiently

Examples of usage

  • She completed the task satisfactorily within the given timeframe.
  • The repair work was carried out satisfactorily, and the machine is now functioning well.

Translations

Translations of the word "satisfactorily" in other languages:

🇵🇹 satisfatoriamente

🇮🇳 संतोषजनक रूप से

🇩🇪 zufriedenstellend

🇮🇩 dengan memuaskan

🇺🇦 задовільно

🇵🇱 zadowalająco

🇯🇵 満足に

🇫🇷 satisfaisant

🇪🇸 satisfactoriamente

🇹🇷 tatmin edici bir şekilde

🇰🇷 만족스럽게

🇸🇦 بشكل مرضي

🇨🇿 uspokojivě

🇸🇰 uspokojivo

🇨🇳 令人满意地

🇸🇮 zadovoljivo

🇮🇸 á fullnægjandi hátt

🇰🇿 қанағаттанарлықтай

🇬🇪 საკმაოდ

🇦🇿 qənaətbəxş

🇲🇽 satisfactoriamente

Etymology

The word 'satisfactorily' originates from the combination of 'satisfactory' and the adverb suffix '-ly'. 'Satisfactory' comes from the Latin word 'satisfactorius', which means 'sufficient'. The addition of '-ly' transforms it into an adverb, indicating how something is done.

See also: disatisfaction, dissatisfaction, dissatisfied, dissatisfiedly, dissatisfy, dissatisfying, insatisfactory, satisfaction, satisfactoriness, satisfactory, satisfied, satisfy, satisfying, satisfyingly, unsatisfactorily, unsatisfactory, unsatisfying.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,009 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.