Synonyms of satisfactory

satisfactory

adjective

ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-t(ə-)rē 

1

as in fine

being to one's liking

we found the meal most satisfactory

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fine
• OK
• alright
• good
• acceptable
• agreeable
• palatable
• pleasing
• nice
• all right
• adequate
• pleasant
• delicious
• delightful
• copacetic
• hunky-dory
• welcome
• gratifying
• felicitous
• ducky
• tolerable
• jake
• dreamy
• delectable
• decent
• passable
• scrumptious

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unsatisfactory
• disagreeable
• poor
• bad
• unacceptable
• inferior
• deficient
• substandard
• wanting
• lousy
• wretched
• mediocre
• second-class
• middling
• punk
• second-rate

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• adequate
• decent
• fine
• good
• acceptable
• OK
• respectable
• tolerable
• serviceable
• useful
• passable
• suitable
• all right
• fairish
• agreeable
• worthy
• minimal
• satisfying
• bearable
• up to snuff
• appropriate
• average
• mediocre
• standard
• fair
• indifferent
• proper
• endurable
• fitting
• middling
• ordinary
• correct
• common
• meet
• due
• sufferable
• right
• gratifying
• so-so
• second-rate
• unexceptional
• run-of-the-mine
• run-of-the-mill
• seemly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unsatisfactory
• inadequate
• insufficient
• lacking
• unacceptable
• deficient
• wanting
• useless
• wrong
• improper
• objectionable
• disagreeable
• unsuitable
• incomplete
• unworthy
• defective
• unfit
• imperfect
• bad
• faulty
• indecent
• disreputable
• cheap
• short
• insufficient
• pitiful
• shoddy
• lamentable
• poor
• meager
• scanty
• mean
• shabby
• spare
• intolerable
• skimpy
• unbearable
• optimal
• special
• maximum
• optimum
• miserly
• stingy
• dissatisfying
• great
• superior
• unendurable
• exceptional
• miserable
• insufferable
• extreme
• supreme
• first-class
• atrocious
• splendid
• wretched
• exquisite
• unparalleled
• superb
• wonderful
• vile
• divine
• prime
• fancy
• execrable
• terrific
• high-grade
• matchless
• unmatched
• premium
• neat
• peerless
• stellar
• top
• marvelous
• superlative
• noble
• sensational
• first-rate
• grand
• classic
• heavenly
• unsurpassed
• keen
• par excellence
• dandy
• sterling
• fabulous
• preeminent
• banner
• swell
• capital
• nifty
• A1
• supernal
• boss
• maximized
• top-notch
• tip-top
• bang-up
• groovy
• crackerjack
• jim-dandy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of satisfactory

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

Esther’s sudden fortune and failure — which arrives via mail in two envelopes on the same day — is unrealistic, and her story isn’t resolved in a satisfactory way at the end. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2026

This is the first incident that has been reported for Viajes Azteca, which has a satisfactory safety rating, according to KCBS. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026

What exactly constitutes satisfactory progress varies from district to district. — Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Aug. 2026