acceptably
Definition
- Adverb:
- In a manner that is adequate or satisfactory, meeting a minimum standard of approval or suitability. It implies something is good enough but not exceptional.
Usage
The adverb "acceptably" is used to modify a verb, adjective, or another adverb to indicate that the action or quality is performed or exists to a satisfactory degree. It often carries a connotation of being just adequate or passable, rather than excellent.
Examples
- The project was completed acceptably, meeting all the basic requirements.
- He performed acceptably on the test, scoring a solid B.
- The car runs acceptably well for its age.
- The food was cooked acceptably, though it lacked seasoning.
Advanced Usage
- "Acceptably low/high": Used to describe a level or amount that is within satisfactory limits.
- The error rate remained at an acceptably low level.
- "More than acceptably": Used to emphasize that something exceeds the basic standard of adequacy.
- She performed more than acceptably under immense pressure.
Variants and Related Words
- Acceptable (adjective): Able to be agreed on; suitable or satisfactory.
- The solution was deemed acceptable to all parties.
- Acceptability (noun): The quality of being acceptable.
- The acceptability of the proposal is still under review.
Synonyms
- Satisfactorily: In a way that fulfills expectations or needs adequately.
- Adequately: To a satisfactory or acceptable extent.
- Passably: Well enough; tolerably.
- Tolerably: To a degree that can be endured or is acceptable.
Antonyms
- Unacceptably: In a manner that is not satisfactory or adequate.
- Poorly: In an unsatisfactory or inadequate manner.
- Inadequately: To an insufficient degree.
Related Phrases
- To an acceptable degree/standard: A phrase with a similar meaning to "acceptably."
- The system functions to an acceptable standard.
- Good enough: An informal phrase meaning adequate or acceptable.
- His work is good enough for now.
Adverb
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in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
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she plays tennis tolerably
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