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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.

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Word Description / Examples
satisfactorily

If something is done satisfactorily, it means it fulfills the conditions or meets the required standards. It is often used in formal or academic contexts.

  • The student's performance in the exam was rated satisfactorily
adequately

This is used when something meets the basic necessary standards or requirements. It often emphasizes that something is just enough to be acceptable.

  • The room was adequately heated during the winter
competently

This implies that something was done with a sufficient level of skill and proficiency. It suggests that the person performing the task has the necessary abilities and did a good job.

  • She handled the customer complaint competently and resolved the issue quickly
sufficiently

This is used to describe something that meets a level that is adequate to fulfill a need or requirement, often involving quantity or degree.

  • The funds collected were sufficiently large to cover all expenses for the event

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.