# satisfactorily

**Pronunciation:** sætɪsˈfæktərɪli · sat-iss-FAK-tuh-ruh-lee

**CEFR level:** B2

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

In a way that is good enough or acceptable, meeting expectations or requirements.

## Examples

- The student completed all assignments satisfactorily, earning a good grade.
- Despite the technical difficulties, the presentation ran quite satisfactorily.
- The new system performed satisfactorily during the trial period, so it will be implemented fully.

## Synonyms

- adequately — implies just meeting the minimum requirement
- acceptably — suggests being tolerable or agreeable
- sufficiently — emphasizes having enough of what is needed
- competently — highlights skill and ability in performance

## Antonyms

- unsatisfactorily — failing to meet expectations
- poorly — in an inferior or inadequate manner

## Collocations

- perform satisfactorily — The team managed to perform satisfactorily despite the tight deadline.
- complete satisfactorily — He completed the training course satisfactorily and received his certificate.
- work satisfactorily — The old machine continued to work satisfactorily for many years.

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