SATISFACTORILY

satisfactorily

(adverb) in a satisfactory manner

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

satisfactorily (comparative more satisfactorily, superlative most satisfactorily)

In a satisfactory manner, in a manner adequate to requirements.

Antonyms

• unsatisfactorily

Source: Wiktionary


SATISFACTORY

Sat`is*fac"to*ry, a. Etym: [Cf. F. satisfactoire.]

1. Giving or producing satisfaction; yielding content; especially, relieving the mind from doubt or uncertainty, and enabling it to rest with confidence; sufficient; as, a satisfactory account or explanation.

2. Making amends, indemnification, or recompense; causing to cease from claims and to rest content; compensating; atoning; as, to make satisfactory compensation, or a satisfactory apology. A most wise and sufficient means of redemption and salvation, by the satisfactory and meritorius death and obedience of the incarnate Son of God, Jesus Christ. Bp. Sanderson.

– Sat`is*fac"to*ri*ty, adv.

– Sat`is*fac"to*ri*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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