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Satisfactorily vs Satisfactory - What's the difference?

satisfactorily | satisfactory |

Satisfactory is a derived term of satisfactorily.



As an adverb satisfactorily

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

As an adjective satisfactory is

done to satisfaction; adequate or sufficient.

satisfactorily

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a satisfactory manner, in a manner adequate to requirements.

    • Antonyms

    * unsatisfactorily

    satisfactory

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Done to satisfaction; adequate or sufficient
    • The satisfactory results of the survey led to his promotion .

    Derived terms

    * satisfactorily * satisfaction * satisfied * unsatisfactory