: good enough for a particular purpose : acceptable
The job requires a satisfactory level of performance.
Results are less satisfactory than had been anticipated.
He gave a satisfactory account/explanation of how the accident had happened.
The movie was brought to a satisfactory close/conclusion/end.
His work has been satisfactory, but not outstanding.
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“Satisfactory.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/satisfactory. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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