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
  • Spray cooling covers a surface with fine droplets that absorb heat and evaporate.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Now, some of the restaurants carrying that distinction are also questioning the conventions that have come to define fine dining.
    — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of fine
Adjective
  • Asked why the public should trust internal auditing as an adequate replacement for public oversight, given that many agencies allowed their own officers’ conduct to go unchecked for years, Flock did not respond.
    — Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Whether through psychological detachment, restorative activities like sauna, or adequate sleep, recovery protects the capacities leaders need to operate effectively.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of adequate
Adjective
  • The brown one’s okay, but purple — looking royal — that’d be nice.
    — Maria Bamford, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
  • But getting to these moments means being okay with being confused, and that’s because season 2 really ratchets up the complexity primarily by introducing a whole bunch of new characters, most of whom are variants of existing ones.
    — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of OK
Adjective
  • Jeremy Jacquet looks like a decent replacement for Ibrahima Konate and getting Ronald Araujo on loan provides extra cover given the defensive injuries.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Cease has been decent against Guardians hitters, holding them to 26 hits in 105 at-bats, but only nine of them have been for extra bases.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 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
  • Best Amazon End-of-Season Patio Furniture Deals The end-of-season patio furniture deals at Amazon are too good to pass up.
    — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Grichuk put a good swing on a slider while flying out to left field.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of good
Adjective
  • Shankara advises that worshipping gods with names and stories through devotional rituals and sacred images (murtis) is an acceptable step for some people on the path toward a more philosophical understanding of an all-pervasive ultimate reality.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Lombard has seven errors in his first 20 games and, after his latest miscue, the 21-year-old said his defense was not acceptable.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of acceptable
Adjective
  • Toto’s Bar and Bacchus Restaurant are agreeable places for drinks and meals, with grandstand views of all the yachting action in the bay.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Despite the sometimes contentious exchanges, Attorney Dave Westland, representing the developer, said that his client is agreeable to all of the remedies proposed by the town.
    — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of agreeable

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“Satisfactory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfactory. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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