satisfactorily

adverb

sat·​is·​fac·​to·​ri·​ly ¦satə̇¦sfakt(ə)rə̇lē How to pronounce satisfactorily (audio)
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Synonyms of satisfactorilynext
: in a satisfactory manner

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“Satisfactorily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satisfactorily. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.

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