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satisfactorily

adv.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌsætɪsˈfæktɹəɫi// UK //sˌætɪsfˈæktəɹəlˌi// sat·is·fac·to·ri·ly

adv. in a way that is good enough or meets the requirements. You use this when you want to say that something is done well enough, even if it is not perfect.

adv. in a manner that meets the required standards or expectations. Often used in formal or professional contexts to describe the completion of a task or the resolution of a problem.


SIMPLE

The work was completed satisfactorily by the deadline.

CONTEXTUAL

The committee reviewed the report and concluded that the safety standards were met satisfactorily.

COMPLEX

While the initial results were not perfect, the project was completed satisfactorily, allowing the team to move forward with the next phase of development.

Antonyms
Origin

From satisfactory + -ly.

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