satisfactory

adjective

ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-t(ə-)rē How to pronounce satisfactory (audio)
Definition of satisfactorynext
1
as in fine
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 This is not a satisfactory outcome for anyone — not people experiencing homelessness, the surrounding community or the institutions serving vulnerable Chicagoans. — Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026 The bonus would be paid over two years, contingent on satisfactory evaluations. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026 Not ready for prime time The video-generation technology rarely gets the content right on its first try, Sun said, adding that her team takes at least 10 attempts to create a satisfactory 15-second clip. — Ling Wei, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026 The ride quality in my tester was more than satisfactory; a good thing given the infamous Atlanta traffic. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for satisfactory
Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfactory
  1. fine
  2. adequate
  3. OK
  4. decent
  5. alright
  6. good
  7. acceptable
  8. agreeable
Adjective
  • More offices reported investments in luxury assets, from watches, fine jewelry, art and spirits to sports teams and music rights.
    — Molly A. Wallace, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • This is apparently perfectly fine with the US justice system.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of fine
Adjective
  • Flagship neoclouds If the hyperscalers were adequate, neoclouds wouldn't be proliferating.
    — Jordan Novet, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Many have taken to the streets in towns and neighborhoods to protest the worsening situation, with roadblocks, tire-burning and residents holding up signs criticizing the government for not providing adequate solutions.
    — Catherine Ellis, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of adequate
Adjective
  • People are not okay with further cuts to school staff, afterschool programs and essential services.
    — Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Today’s program is explicitly for women who have an impending release date, are okay with speaking to the press, and willing to be on camera for Beauty Beyond Bars’ and Allure’s social channels.
    — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of OK
Adjective
  • The role of a legitimate people’s government is to level the playing field between the billionaires and the rest of us who are just trying to provide ourselves with decent, dignified lives and get ahead.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Like any decent strength coach, Potts and his staff hold their athletes to the consistent standard of challenging themselves.
    — PJ Green October 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of decent
Adjective
  • When looking for symptoms, anything can become suspect; and when comfort is sought, anything can look alright.
    — Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The kids are not alright, or even right in the head in Serbian drama 3 Weeks After.
    — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2026
Definition of alright
Adjective
  • Even if Chili’s dismissal is unrelated, an ex-employee is a good place to start.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
  • In 2025, Toho posted its best-ever results at the Japanese box office.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of good
Adjective
  • Voters who do not have an acceptable photo ID may be able to cast a ballot using an alternative document and, in some cases, sign a Reasonable Impediment Declaration.
    — S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The other, which boards discuss privately far more than publicly, is what the regulator will permit and what’s politically acceptable in each market.
    — Ciaran Cosgrave, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of acceptable
Adjective
  • On the craft side, the movie never feels too slick; there’s an agreeable looseness to its pacing, even at its zippiest, and a crisp unfussiness to Malik Hassan Sayeed’s cinematography.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
  • OpenAI’s 2025 rollback of an excessively agreeable GPT-4o update illustrates a different type of evaluation challenge.
    — Babajide Ojuola, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of agreeable

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“Satisfactory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfactory. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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