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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 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 By contrast, state inspection records from 2025 and the first weeks of 2026, just days after Calvo took office in January, show the city’s pool facilities were consistently rated satisfactory. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026 If they’re done deliberately and thoroughly evaluated, both methods may yield satisfactory results for a specific deployment. — Srini Srinivasan, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 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
  • Crafted from the finest, lightest tweed, the dress—chosen by stylist Ramona Tabita—features a sumptuous knotted structure that opens into a generous back neckline and culminates in a majestic train that skims the red carpet.
    — Giacomo Aricò, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2026
  • She’s played with a darkly enigmatic, unnerving quality by James in her finest work to date — a knowing, even domineering smile often curling around her lips.
    — Tomris Laffly, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of fine
Adjective
  • Lyft also doesn’t fingerprint its drivers unless required by law and doesn’t provide adequate background checks, the lawsuit alleged.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The state health department said North Carolina has an adequate supply of prophylaxis and would provide it to anyone who needs it.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of adequate
Adjective
  • Kim Daily There are people who have done me wrong in life, okay?
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2026
  • In the laundry room, Gen asks Kat if things are okay between them.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of OK
Adjective
  • This is part of WaterAid’s core approach that aims to change lives with clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene.
    — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
  • If both are out for Week 1, Roschon Johnson would slot into the mid-upper 30s, as a high-volume play not without decent risk.
    — Jake Ciely, New York Times, 9 Sep. 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
  • Jarren Duran hit his 20th homer, a solo shot on the first pitch from Grayson Rodriguez (4-7), to spark a four-run second inning for Boston, which improved to an MLB-best 34-17 since the All-Star break.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
  • General manager Andrew Berry and his staff have done a good job cleaning up their own mess caused by the 2022 Watson trade sinking the ship.
    — Zac Jackson, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of good
Adjective
  • The facility’s employees did not demonstrate acceptable food safety knowledge on proper warewashing, equipment use and proper food storage.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The 2026 Legislature passed HB 991, an elections bill requiring strict proof of citizenship to vote and eliminating some acceptable forms of photo ID.
    — José Javier Rodríguez, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of acceptable
Adjective
  • There is no single gene for height nor is there a single gene for being extroverted, agreeable, or conscientious.
    — Jessica Craig, Popular Science, 2 Sep. 2026
  • In other words, what happens when their agreeable or polite approach to attaining something doesn’t work?
    — Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of agreeable

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“Satisfactory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfactory. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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