satisfactory
adjective
sat·is·fac·to·ry
ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-t(ə-)rē 
: giving satisfaction : adequate
a satisfactory performance
satisfactoriness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of satisfactory in a Sentence
The job requires a satisfactory level of performance.
Results are less satisfactory than had been anticipated.
He gave a satisfactory account of how the accident had happened.
The movie was brought to a satisfactory close.
His work has been satisfactory, but not outstanding.
Recent Examples on the Web
Mayor Matt Mahan attributed low violent crime rates to the quality of schools, availability of jobs and the police’s capacity to investigate crimes, which created an satisfactory environment for people with a lot of opportunity.
—
Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2024
Simon suggested that businesses would not always seek to keep maximizing profits if a satisfactory result could be achieved.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Districts in fiscal emergency have a substantial deficit or did not provide a satisfactory recovery plan after being in fiscal caution or fiscal watch.
—The Enquirer, 25 Mar. 2024
After an apparently satisfactory swing, another of Kelce’s friends flies into the frame to bodycheck the Kansas City tight end in celebration.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2024
Apparently, his body won’t cooperate to a satisfactory level.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 2024
In June last year, the US Federal Highway Administration rated the condition of the bridge as satisfactory.
—Chris Baraniuk, WIRED, 26 Mar. 2024
Many of us have extra pillows in the house so using one between your your knees to support that neutral spinal alignment is perfectly satisfactory.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2024
Healthy conflict means openly discussing our differences, respectfully listening to one another, and engaging in collaborative negotiation to find mutually satisfactory agreements.
—Kathy Caprino, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2024
Simon suggested that businesses would not always seek to keep maximizing profits if a satisfactory result could be achieved.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Districts in fiscal emergency have a substantial deficit or did not provide a satisfactory recovery plan after being in fiscal caution or fiscal watch.
—The Enquirer, 25 Mar. 2024
After an apparently satisfactory swing, another of Kelce’s friends flies into the frame to bodycheck the Kansas City tight end in celebration.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2024
Apparently, his body won’t cooperate to a satisfactory level.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 2024
In June last year, the US Federal Highway Administration rated the condition of the bridge as satisfactory.
—Chris Baraniuk, WIRED, 26 Mar. 2024
Many of us have extra pillows in the house so using one between your your knees to support that neutral spinal alignment is perfectly satisfactory.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2024
Healthy conflict means openly discussing our differences, respectfully listening to one another, and engaging in collaborative negotiation to find mutually satisfactory agreements.
—Kathy Caprino, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'satisfactory.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near satisfactory
Cite this Entry
“Satisfactory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satisfactory. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
satisfactory
adjective
sat·is·fac·to·ry
ˌsat-əs-ˈfak-t(ə-)rē
: giving satisfaction
satisfactoriness
noun
-t(ə-)rē-nəs
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share