satisfactorily

Thân thiện

The teacher nodded satisfactorily as the student presented the correct answer.

Definition

Adverb: In a manner that fulfills expectations or requirements adequately; sufficiently well.

Usage

The adverb "satisfactorily" is used to describe an action that is completed or a condition that is met to an acceptable standard. It indicates that something is done well enough, though not necessarily perfectly or excellently. It often relates to meeting basic criteria, resolving problems, or performing tasks competently.

Examples

• The technician repaired the machine satisfactorily, and it is now working again.
• She answered all the interview questions satisfactorily and was offered the job.
• The project was completed satisfactorily within the given deadline.
• "Have you resolved the issue with the client?" – "Yes, the matter has been dealt with satisfactorily."

Advanced Usage

• To perform satisfactorily: To function or operate at an acceptable level.
  • The new software performs satisfactorily on older computers.
• To conclude satisfactorily: To end in a way that provides an acceptable resolution.
  • After lengthy negotiations, the dispute was concluded satisfactorily for both parties.

Variants and Related Words

• Satisfactory (adjective): Adequate, acceptable, fulfilling requirements.
  • His work was deemed satisfactory by his manager.
• Satisfy (verb): To meet the needs, expectations, or demands of; to fulfill.
  • The meal did not satisfy my hunger.
• Satisfaction (noun): The feeling of pleasure or contentment when a need or desire is fulfilled.
  • He derived great satisfaction from helping others.

Synonyms

• Adequately: To a satisfactory or acceptable level.
• Acceptably: In a manner that is good enough to be agreed upon or received.
• Sufficiently: To a degree that meets a need without being abundant.
• Competently: In an efficient and capable way.

Antonyms

• Unsatisfactorily: In an inadequate or unacceptable manner.
• Poorly: In a way that is not good; badly.
• Inadequately: To an insufficient degree.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a satisfactory manner