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in a satisfactory way<our current system for dividing household chores works well, so let's keep it>Synonymsacceptably, adequately, all right, fine, good, nicely, OK (or okay), passably, satisfactorily, so-so, tolerablyRelated Wordsappropriately, congruously, correctly, decently, decorously, felicitously, fittingly, meetly, rightly, seemly, suitablyNear Antonymsunbearably; inappropriately, incorrectly, indecently, unsuitablyAntonymsbad, badly, inadequately, intolerably, poorly, unacceptably, unsatisfactorily
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in a generous manner<the warm and gracious couple always treat overnight guests well>Synonymsbountifully, generously, handsomely, liberally, munificentlyRelated Wordsconsiderately, courteously, hospitably, kindly, nicely, reasonably, thoughtfully; affably, amiably, cheerfully, cheerily, genially, good-naturedly, graciouslyNear Antonymscontemptuously, disdainfully, rudely, scornfully; obnoxiously, provocatively; coldly, coolly, frigidly, hostilely; angrily, belligerentlyAntonymsstingily
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in a skillful or expert manner<she plays the piano very well>Synonymsably, adeptly, capably, competently, expertly, masterfully, proficiently, skillfullyRelated Wordsaptly; adroitly, deftly, dexterouslyNear AntonymsinaptlyAntonymsincapably, incompetently, inefficiently, ineptly, inexpertly, poorly, unskillfully
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with good reason or courtesy<we cannot well get out of going to your cousin's wedding>Synonymsconsiderately, courteously, kindly, nicely, reasonably, thoughtfullyRelated Wordspleasantly; excusably, justifiablyNear Antonymscontemptuously, disdainfully, rudely, scornfully
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in a pleasing way<the day went well, despite the rough beginning>Synonymsagreeably, delectably, deliciously, delightfully, dreamily, favorably, felicitously, gloriously, nicely, pleasantly, pleasingly, satisfyingly, splendidly, swimminglyRelated Wordsfinely, grandly; advantageously, helpfully; fortunately, happily, luckily; prosperously, successfullyAntonymsbadly
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to a full extent or degree<we are well aware that this home renovation is going to be costly>— see fully 1
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