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acceptably, adv.|ækˈsɛptəblɪ| [f. acceptable + -ly2. The accent varies, as in acceptable; Southey has acˈceptably.] In an acceptable or agreeable manner; so as to be accepted; so as to give satisfaction.
1535Coverdale Ecclus. xliv. 16 Enoch walked right & acceptably before the Lorde. 1611Bible Heb. xii. 28 Let vs haue grace, whereby wee may serue God acceptably. 1829Southey All for Love i. Wks. VII. 153 And Heaven acceptably receive His costliest sacrifice. 1859Reeve Brittany 87 The glare of the sun being acceptably veiled at intervals. |