satisfactory

sat·is·fac·to·ry

adj \ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-t(ə-)rē\

Definition of SATISFACTORY

: giving satisfaction : adequate <a satisfactory performance>

— sat·is·fac·to·ri·ly \-t(ə-)rə-lē\ adverb

— sat·is·fac·to·ri·ness noun

Examples of SATISFACTORY

1. The job requires a satisfactory level of performance.
2. Results are less satisfactory than had been anticipated.
3. He gave a satisfactory account of how the accident had happened.
4. The movie was brought to a satisfactory close.
5. His work has been satisfactory, but not outstanding.

First Known Use of SATISFACTORY

15th century

Related to SATISFACTORY

Synonyms: agreeable, all right, alright, copacetic (also copasetic or copesetic), ducky, fine, good, hunky-dory, jake [slang], OK (or okay), palatable

Antonyms: disagreeable, unsatisfactory

Related Words: delectable, delicious, delightful, dreamy, felicitous, gratifying, nice, pleasant, pleasing, scrumptious, welcome; acceptable, adequate, decent, passable, tolerable

Near Antonyms: bad, deficient, inferior, lousy, poor, punk, substandard, unacceptable, wanting, wretched; mediocre, middling, second-class, second-rate

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