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
When the answer wasn’t satisfactory, Miller reported the company to the Better Business Bureau.
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Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
But could not get a satisfactory picture from all this information.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
The move also apparently addresses a growing frustration among travelers that in-flight dining has been less than satisfactory in recent years.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Mercedes-Benz offers an E-Class wagon with style and satisfactory performance.
—Jesus R. Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 1 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for satisfactory
Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
But could not get a satisfactory picture from all this information.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
The move also apparently addresses a growing frustration among travelers that in-flight dining has been less than satisfactory in recent years.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Mercedes-Benz offers an E-Class wagon with style and satisfactory performance.
—Jesus R. Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 1 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for satisfactory
Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfactory
Adjective
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Here, The Athletic has the inside story of arguably Parkinson’s finest hour through the lens of the footballer at the heart of his game plan.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Wear it open over a fine sweater or cinched at the waist with a belt .—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In an earlier conversation with CT Mirror, Stone said the Tolland facility would have had adequate space for both indoor and outdoor recreation and that its location near the University of Connecticut’s Storrs campus could have allowed for mentorship opportunities through the university.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2026
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The camerawork is adequate, but never lifts the movie to a greater aesthetic delight.—
Lé Baltar,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Some amount of thatch in your lawn is okay.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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This is a suggestion to check in on any college professors in your life, who, at least according to television, might not be okay.—
Monica Hesse,
Washington Post,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Their rubber outsole has decent traction to get me there and back (way better than flip flops), and the interior synthetic dries quickly.—
Lisa Jhung,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
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Whether for noshing in their natural, juicy and delicious form, or for turning into any number of tasty dishes—applesauce, apple pie, apple butter, and so many more—apples are a relatively inexpensive fruit that typically have a decent shelf life and convenience factor that’s hard to beat.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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Knowing that raising good humans is still part of the secret sauce to success means that in the end, the kids are going to be alright.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
23 Feb. 2026
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Santa's job is to make sure everybody else is alright.—
Lizzie Hyman,
PEOPLE,
21 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The worship of greatness leads, at best, to disillusionment and, at worst, to the insanity unleashed by the Wagnerian Hitler.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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The service Always friendly, and a good guest-to-staff ratio means help is never far away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Violence at a protest is never acceptable.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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That demand has triggered delicate internal maneuvering within the government as officials attempt to identify potential replacements who could be acceptable both to Washington and to influential factions within Venezuela’s armed forces.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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The cast and crew of The Other Bennet Girl were agreeable indeed on Monday night, at the first official screening of the BBC–BritBox adaptation in central London.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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Speech — Intimidation as censorship The First Amendment protects disputable speech, not agreeable.—
Brielle Miller,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Satisfactory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfactory. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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