satisfactory
adjective
sat·is·fac·to·ry
ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-t(ə-)rē 
: giving satisfaction : adequate
a satisfactory performance
satisfactoriness
noun
Examples of satisfactory in a Sentence
The job requires a satisfactory level of performance.
Results are less satisfactory than had been anticipated.
He gave a satisfactory account of how the accident had happened.
The movie was brought to a satisfactory close.
His work has been satisfactory, but not outstanding.
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Overall, the sound quality is comparable to that of a basic Bluetooth speaker—more than satisfactory for an AIO PC.
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PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2025
According to a poll conducted by the company, eight out of 10 users were happy with the experience, while another one in five described it as satisfactory.
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Third row seats don’t offer heating or ventilation but have power-adjustable reclines and satisfactory room for two adults.
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This pair, in particular, earned high praise from senior shopping writer Alyssa Grabinski for its satisfactory support and cushioning, which aided her when embarking on daily walks.
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PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2025
According to a poll conducted by the company, eight out of 10 users were happy with the experience, while another one in five described it as satisfactory.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
Third row seats don’t offer heating or ventilation but have power-adjustable reclines and satisfactory room for two adults.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 12 Oct. 2025
This pair, in particular, earned high praise from senior shopping writer Alyssa Grabinski for its satisfactory support and cushioning, which aided her when embarking on daily walks.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for satisfactory
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“Satisfactory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satisfactory. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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satisfactory
adjective
sat·is·fac·to·ry
ˌsat-əs-ˈfak-t(ə-)rē
: giving satisfaction
satisfactoriness
noun
-t(ə-)rē-nəs
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