acceptably

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /əkˈsɛptəbli/

KK: /ək'sɛptəbli/

adverb

Definition

In a way that is satisfactory or good enough for a particular purpose.

Example

The project was completed acceptably, meeting all the required standards.

Conversation

How do you think I did on the presentation today?

I thought you did acceptably, especially for your first time.

Thanks! I was worried I wouldn’t meet the expectations.

You definitely did! Just keep practicing, and you'll improve even more.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

satisfactorily

adequately

suitably

Antonyms

unacceptably

insufficiently

poorly

Root Explanation

Acceptably → It is formed from "accept" (from Latin "acceptare", meaning to receive) and the suffix "-ably" (meaning in a manner that is). The word "acceptably" means in a manner that is received well or considered satisfactory.

Memory Tip

Think of 'accept' as receiving something well, and '-ably' means in a way that is. So, when something is done acceptably, it is done in a way that is received positively.

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