satisfactorily
satisfactorily — adverb
1. When a task or action is done satisfactorily, the result reaches the expected le
When a task or action is done satisfactorily, the result reaches the expected level of quality or what was needed.
After weeks of practice, Ife played the piece satisfactorily at the concert.
adverb modifying a performance verb
The IT team confirmed that all systems were running satisfactorily after the update.
collocation: running/working/functioning satisfactorily
Reema answered every question satisfactorily and passed the driving test on her first try.
The hotel staff cleaned the room satisfactorily, so the guests had no complaints.
The manager checked that each job was done satisfactorily before the end of the day.
- adequately
emphasises the minimum acceptable level rather than meeting a specific expected standard
- acceptably
slightly more formal, often used when there is a clear minimum threshold
- properly
broader meaning, often about correctness or the right method rather than meeting standards
- unsatisfactorily
direct opposite — failing to meet the expected standard
- inadequately
suggests the result was not enough or fell short of what was needed
用法筆記
Frequently modifies verbs that describe performance, function, or completion, such as operate, perform, complete, answer, or resolve. More common in formal or written English than in casual speech.