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as in okay
being to one's liking
we found the meal most satisfactory
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2
as in adequate
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards
the teen's first attempt at cooking dinner was actually quite satisfactory
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Recent Examples of satisfactory
Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollutants pose little to no risk for human health.
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Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 3 June 2025
The other specs are perfectly satisfactory for a model at this price.
—PC Magazine, 9 July 2025
Synan’s attorney declined to comment on a similar question, as well as a question about whether the resignation is a satisfactory outcome for the police chief.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
No satisfactory explanation has been given so far for the horrifying outcome of the attack.
—Thomas L. Friedman, Mercury News, 14 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for satisfactory
Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 3 June 2025
The other specs are perfectly satisfactory for a model at this price.
—PC Magazine, 9 July 2025
Synan’s attorney declined to comment on a similar question, as well as a question about whether the resignation is a satisfactory outcome for the police chief.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
No satisfactory explanation has been given so far for the horrifying outcome of the attack.
—Thomas L. Friedman, Mercury News, 14 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for satisfactory
Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfactory
Adjective
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For minimalists, a smaller organizer will be adequate and less obtrusive.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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However, other people who lived in the area said their wireless coverage was adequate and did not think constructing a new tower was necessary.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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People in their finest gathered under those lights.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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Based on how Padres pitchers have performed, Díaz and Maldonado had a fine defensive first half.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Jimenez is a decent prospect to send to a division foe in exchange for a rental pitcher and a glorified project in Dobnak.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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Just the nicest, most talented, and most decent kid around.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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The cocktails are classic and the wine list is so good that it's been lauded by Wine Spectator magazine.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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Despite that, the Lyriq-V’s looks, comfort and features are as good as anything on the road.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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Saucy barbecue chicken, ham, and, yes, pineapple, are all acceptable.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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While being truthful is an important value, telling a white lie can be acceptable.—
Juli Fraga,
CNBC,
29 July 2025
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“Satisfactory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfactory. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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