Satisfactorily — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective adverb /ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-t(ə-)rē/ sat·is·fac·to·ry

Meaning & Definition of Satisfactorily

Satisfactorily (adjective)

  1. giving satisfaction, adequate

Satisfactorily (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. in a satisfactory way

    "the matter has been resolved satisfactorily"

    similar: acceptably, adequately, all right, alright, creditably, decently, fine, good, middlingly, nicely, OK, passably, respectably, serviceably, so-so, sufficiently, tolerably, well
    related: appropriately, aptly, congruously, correctly, decorously, felicitously, fittingly, happily, meetly, rightly, seemly, suitably, gratifyingly, satisfyingly, effectively, effectually, efficiently, neatly, tidily
    opposite: bad, badly, deficiently, ill, inadequately, insufficiently, intolerably, poorly, unacceptably, unsatisfactorily
    near: unbearably, inappropriately, incorrectly, indecently, unsuitably, awfully, deplorably, disastrously, dreadfully, horrendously, horribly, horridly, miserably, terribly

  2. 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"

    similar: adequately, enough, sufficiently, suitably
    related: acceptably, decently, fairly, moderately, passably, tolerably, meetly, properly, rightly, seemly, agreeably, gratifyingly, satisfyingly, abundantly, amply, aplenty, optimally, plenteously, plentifully, commensurately, proportionately
    opposite: inadequately, insufficiently, unsatisfactorily

Related Entry: Satisfactory (adjective)

Satisfactory is a different word from Satisfactorily. The synonyms below are for satisfactory, not for satisfactorily.

  1. being to one's liking

    "we found the meal most satisfactory"

    similar: agreeable, all right, alright, copacetic, ducky, fine, good, hunky-dory, jake (slang), OK, palatable
    related: delectable, delicious, delightful, dreamy, felicitous, gratifying, nice, pleasant, pleasing, scrumptious, welcome, acceptable, adequate, decent, passable, tolerable
    opposite: disagreeable, unsatisfactory
    near: bad, deficient, inferior, lousy, poor, punk, substandard, unacceptable, wanting, wretched, mediocre, middling, second-class, second-rate

  2. of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards

    "the teen's first attempt at cooking dinner was actually quite satisfactory"

    similar: acceptable, adequate, all right, decent, fairish, fine, good, OK, passable, respectable, serviceable, tolerable, up to snuff
    related: agreeable, bearable, endurable, sufferable, average, fair, indifferent, mediocre, middling, minimal, common, ordinary, run-of-the-mill, run-of-the-mine, second-rate, so-so, standard, unexceptional, appropriate, correct, due, fitting, meet, proper, right, seemly, suitable, useful, worthy, gratifying, satisfying
    opposite: deficient, inadequate, insufficient, lacking, unacceptable, unsatisfactory, wanting
    near: disagreeable, disreputable, improper, indecent, objectionable, unfit, unsuitable, unworthy, useless, wrong, bad, cheap, defective, faulty, imperfect, incomplete, lamentable, pitiful, shoddy, dissatisfying, insufficient, meager, mean, miserly, poor, scanty, shabby, short, skimpy, spare, stingy, insufferable, intolerable, unbearable, unendurable, atrocious, execrable, miserable, vile, wretched, exceptional, exquisite, extreme, fancy, first-class, high-grade, matchless, maximized, maximum, optimal, optimum, peerless, preeminent, premium, special, supreme, unmatched, unparalleled, A1, bang-up, banner, boss (slang), capital, classic, crackerjack, dandy, divine, fabulous, first-rate, grand, great, groovy, heavenly, jim-dandy, keen, marvelous, neat, nifty, noble, par excellence, prime, sensational, splendid, stellar, sterling, superb, superior, superlative, supernal, swell, terrific, tip-top, top, top-notch, unsurpassed, wonderful

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Satisfactorily

The most common words with a similar meaning to Satisfactorily:

acceptably, adequately, all right, alright, creditably, decently, fine, good, middlingly, nicely, OK, passably, respectably, serviceably, so-so, sufficiently, tolerably, well, enough, suitably

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Satisfactorily

Words with the opposite meaning of Satisfactorily:

bad, badly, deficiently, ill, inadequately, insufficiently, intolerably, poorly, unacceptably, unsatisfactorily

Related Words for Satisfactorily

appropriately, aptly, congruously, correctly, decorously, felicitously, fittingly, happily, meetly, rightly, seemly, gratifyingly, satisfyingly, effectively, effectually, efficiently, neatly, tidily, fairly, moderately, properly, agreeably, abundantly, amply, aplenty, optimally, plenteously, plentifully, commensurately, proportionately

Near Antonyms of Satisfactorily

unbearably, inappropriately, incorrectly, indecently, unsuitably, awfully, deplorably, disastrously, dreadfully, horrendously, horribly, horridly, miserably, terribly

Word Forms of Satisfactorily

Derived words: satisfactorily (adverb), satisfactoriness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Satisfactorily

First known use: 1576

Frequently Asked Questions about Satisfactorily

What does "Satisfactorily" mean?

"Satisfactorily" means giving satisfaction, adequate. As an an adjective and an adverb, it is defined as: giving satisfaction, adequate. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Satisfactorily"?

Other words for "Satisfactorily" include acceptably, adequately, all right, alright, creditably, decently, fine and good. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Satisfactorily" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Satisfactorily"?

There are 50 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Satisfactorily". Common alternatives include acceptably, adequately, all right, alright, creditably, decently, fine, good, middlingly and nicely.

What is the opposite of "Satisfactorily"?

Antonyms of "Satisfactorily" include bad, badly, deficiently, ill, inadequately, insufficiently, intolerably and poorly. Near antonyms include unbearably, inappropriately, incorrectly and indecently.

How do you use "Satisfactorily" in a sentence?

Examples of "Satisfactorily" in a sentence: "the matter has been resolved satisfactorily"; "supplied us satisfactorily, if not lavishly, with meals during our stay".

Is "Satisfactorily" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Satisfactorily" can be used as an adjective and an adverb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Satisfactorily"?

"Satisfactorily" is pronounced /ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-t(ə-)rē/ and divided into syllables as sat·is·fac·to·ry.

What is the origin of the word "Satisfactorily"?

First known use: 1576.