satisfactorily

In acceptable fashion

Satisfactorily means in a way that meets requirements or expectations—adequately, though not necessarily excellently.

The repairs were completed satisfactorily.

She performed satisfactorily on the exam.

The word suggests acceptable results without implying enthusiasm or praise.

adequacy

adequately

To a satisfactory extent

sufficientlyTo an adequate degree
acceptablyTo adequate degree
passablyTo an acceptable extent

tolerably · reasonably · decently · enough · suitably · appropriately · fairly · moderately · serviceably · competently

mediocrity

passably

To an acceptable extent

tolerablyAdequately, without excellence
so-soIndifferently average quality
unremarkablyIn an ordinary manner

ordinarily · averagely · indifferently · moderately · plainly · mundanely · prosaically · forgettably · routinely

contentment

contentedly

In a fulfilled way

happilyIn a joyful manner
pleasinglyIn an agreeable manner
gratifyinglyIn a pleasing manner

comfortably · agreeably · pleasurably · cheerfully · gladly · enjoyably · delightfully · blissfully · peacefully · serenely

Opposites

adequacy of performance or outcome

satisfactorilyunsatisfactorily

Not meeting standards

inadequately · insufficiently · unacceptably · deficiently · poorly

degree of quality

satisfactorilypoorly

In an inferior way

badly · terribly · horribly · awfully · dreadfully

Family

satisfy, satisfied, satisfying, satisfaction, satisfactory, dissatisfied, unsatisfactory

Familiarity: Top 100,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G