satisfactorily

adverb

Definition of satisfactorilynext
1
as in nicely
in a satisfactory way the matter has been resolved satisfactorily

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2
as in enough
in or to a degree or quantity that meets one's requirements or satisfaction supplied us satisfactorily, if not lavishly, with meals during our stay

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfactorily
  1. enough
  2. fine
  3. good
  4. adequately
  5. well
Adverb
  • Social Security Disability Insurance benefits people with physical and mental conditions that are severe enough to permanently keep them from working.
    Louis Jacobson, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Inside each piggy bank, winners will find: A $1,000 flight voucher, enough for four Frontier roundtrip flights.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of enough
Adverb
  • Many peer supporters do just fine psychologically, or even grow and find community, but the practice introduces the risk of burnout and emotional exhaustion, studies suggest.
    Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
  • While the pots and pans included in the Factory Seconds sale work just fine, they're sold at a significant discount.
    Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 9 Nov. 2024
Definition of fine
Adverb
  • Ours is set in a modern world while subverting the audiences expectations given the character has personified good since its inception.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 May 2024
  • Ethics and dangers are obvious concerns, but it shouldn’t be overlooked that AI has the potential to do profound good beyond pithy conversation with some chatbot.
    Steven Aquino, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
Definition of good
Adverb
  • The reality is stark … our schools are being asked to do more with less, while the state continues to collect taxes without adequately redistributing those funds to where they are most needed.
    Quintin Shepherd, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • People living with disabilities face barriers to recovery due to emergency and disaster plans that do not adequately consider needs and accessibility.
    Patricia McIlreavy, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of adequately
Adverb
  • But the biggest surprise was how well the people responded.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Cheesy Lasagna Soup This viral clash of lasagna and soup is best served with bread to sop up all the goodness.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of well
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