Synonyms for

Acceptably

Verb / æˈkseptʌbli: / / ʌˈkseptʌbli: / Another word for acceptably — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

in a satisfactory manner; in a way that meets expectations or standards

Synonyms & similar words

tolerably unacceptably soso intolerably adequately satisfactorily well nicely pleasantly decently passably tolerably fairly reasonably moderately appropriately fittingly properly suitably competently capably efficiently effectively successfully

Example sentences

  1. He behaved acceptably during the school trip.
  2. She cooked dinner acceptably, but it wasn't her best meal.
  3. The team played acceptably, but they could have done better.
  4. He received an acceptably high score on the test.
  5. The customer service was acceptably good at the restaurant.

Quotes

  • 'Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be acceptably successful.' - Albert Schweitzer
  • 'Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.' - Oscar Wilde
  • 'A successful person is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks that others throw at him or her.' - David Brinkley

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