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
Adverb
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Cool enough to be the most talked about artwork at Market.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025 -
But committing to produce the low, graceful Falcon was too much to ask of a chairman who once declared every Chrysler’s roof must be high enough that a gentleman could wear his hat while driving.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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For now, the No. 2 Catfish jersey fits him just fine.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Aug. 2025
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The result is a constant hum of self-criticism, even when mothers are doing just fine.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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But that worked out good in the long run, to ultimately find performances like this.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
14 June 2025
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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
Adverb
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People who breathe in the mist can become ill if the water within the towers gets too warm, stagnant or isn't adequately cleaned.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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The duo in a Tuesday letter sent to Mayor Adams said the oversight body, which reports to the city’s Department of Investigation, cannot adequately do its job.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
21 Aug. 2025
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The flagship building on the campus is a time capsule as well.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Aug. 2025
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There are other funds as well, including one from Southern California Edison, which has acknowledged that its transmission lines may have started the fires.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Satisfactorily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfactorily. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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