ACCEPTABLY

acceptably, tolerably, so-so

(adverb) in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner; “she plays tennis tolerably”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

acceptably (comparative more acceptably, superlative most acceptably)

In an acceptable manner; in a manner to please or give satisfaction.

To an acceptable degree.

Source: Wiktionary


Ac*cept"a*bly, adv.

Definition: In an acceptable manner; in a manner to please or give satisfaction.

ACCEPTABLE

Ac*cept"a*ble, a. Etym: [F. acceptable, L. acceptabilis, fr. acceptare.]

Definition: Capable, worthy, or sure of being accepted or received with pleasure; pleasing to a receiver; gratifying; agreeable; welcome; as, an acceptable present, one acceptable to us.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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