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acceptably

adverb

as in fine
in a satisfactory way the previous renters had left the cottage's kitchen acceptably clean

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Recent Examples of acceptably Lizzie, Maggie, or Jessica Barden’s actress Nance O’Neil, who coaches Lizzie on how to be more acceptably feminine in public — Monster detrimentally sticks to its Tumblr-level framing of patriarchy’s impact. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026 Those who answered acceptably were invited to in-person tryouts. — Eric Nager, Christian Science Monitor, 13 July 2026 Somehow, the shameless concept of tanking has become an acceptably mainstream idea like destination weddings and the Paleo diet. — Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026 One-on-one gatherings are my preference, but no more than a group of maybe four people at a time would be acceptably comfortable for me. — R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 28 Nov. 2025 Others had difficulties getting the seat and water to remain at acceptably warm temperatures. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025 That’s not much of a problem for stochastic circuits, which can work acceptably well at voltages that would be too low for conventional ones. — IEEE Spectrum, 28 Feb. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceptably
  1. fine
  2. good
  3. nicely
  4. well
  5. alright
  6. respectably
  7. sufficiently
  8. adequately
Adverb
  • In the evenings, the hotel's fine-dining restaurant, Lumi, opens for service, but during my visit the venue was closed due to some staffing issues.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The first few eggs came off fine with some batches leaving bits of egg residue on the pan.
    — Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of fine
Adverb
  • In other words, there’s no reason practical hardware can’t also be good-looking.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The county's promise of good-paying jobs has attracted immigrants to Elkhart and surrounding counties.
    — Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of good
Adverb
  • Amenities and experiences The hotel’s main attraction is its rooftop pool and lounge, which, though a bit small, is nicely outfitted with couches, high top tables and wicker chairs and offers views of surrounding skyscrapers and Biscayne Bay.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Together, the look balances out nicely—a monochromatic finish with just a touch of personality.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of nicely
Adverb
  • Being dependable sometimes means choosing one thing and doing it well.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Her committed advocacy is well known; her brilliance in recognizing a constellation of facts and weaving them together to find solutions is another part of her legacy.
    — Susan Daria Landino, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of well
Adverb
  • Matthew McConaughey hopes that Woody Harrelson has a more than alright, alright, alright 65th birthday.
    — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026
  • And in new data released this week from the Ronald Reagan Institute, there are very clear warnings that the kids aren’t alright with MAGA.
    — Philip Elliott, Time, 1 July 2026
Definition of alright
Adverb
  • Fine text and small features were generally well resolved, while overhang performance held up respectably without excessive stringing.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
  • Bromley had lost his ponytail and worked respectably for the Chicago archdiocese, teaching English and drama at Holy Trinity.
    — Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Definition of respectably
Adverb
  • It has been said that any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.
    — Dan Michel, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Prominent among the worry warts is King Charles III of the United Kingdom, who felt the issue was sufficiently urgent to summon senior leaders of the fledgling AI industry to a summit at a Scottish castle.
    — Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of sufficiently
Adverb
  • African economies risk being left behind by an AI revolution built on data that does not adequately represent the continent, according to the Gates Foundation’s 2026 Goalkeepers report.
    — Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Remember that blankets need enough space in the washing machine drum to move freely and rinse adequately, so don’t add a throw to a heavy or already packed laundry load.
    — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of adequately

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“Acceptably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceptably. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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