Definition

In a way that is generally recognized or agreed upon; in a manner that is accepted by most people.

Example

The proposal was acceptedly approved by the committee after much discussion.

Conversation

I think we should try that new restaurant downtown.

I heard it’s really good, so that sounds acceptedly like a plan.

Yeah, and everyone seems to love it, which is promising.

Exactly — if it's acceptedly popular, it must be worth a visit!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Acceptedly → It is formed from "accepted" (from Latin "acceptus", meaning received or taken) and "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "acceptedly" means in a manner that is received or recognized as valid.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'received' ('acceptus') and done 'in a manner' ('-ly') — that's how acceptedly means to do something in a recognized way.

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