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

In several tweets shared to X on Monday, June 15, the 44-year-old former professional soccer player called out the company for allegedly delaying a flight and not resolving the issue in a satisfactory manner. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026

Both are satisfactory progressions. — Jakob Roze, Health, 16 June 2026

Another judge actually did issue an order blocking the fund from going forward saying that what the administration provided wasn't sufficiently satisfactory about whether the administration was really moving forward with this fund. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 15 June 2026

Throwing a couple of pizzas in the oven and tossing a simple salad will get a satisfactory answer to that question in less than 20 minutes. — Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 6 June 2026