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satisfactory

adjective
sat·​is·​fac·​to·​ry | \ ËŒsa-tÉ™s-ˈfak-t(É™-)rÄ“ How to pronounce satisfactory (audio) \

Definition of satisfactory

: giving satisfaction : adequate a satisfactory performance

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Other Words from satisfactory

satisfactorily \ ËŒsa-​tÉ™s-​ˈfak-​t(É™-​)rÉ™-​lÄ“ How to pronounce satisfactorily (audio) \ adverb
satisfactoriness noun

Synonyms & Antonyms for satisfactory

Synonyms

agreeable, all right, alright, copacetic (also copasetic), ducky, fine, good, hunky-dory, jake [slang], OK (or okay), palatable

Antonyms

disagreeable, unsatisfactory

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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.
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Here's a look at seven other young Englishmen who burst onto the scene as teens, with an assessment of how satisfactory their overall careers were. SI.com, "Jadon Sancho Beware: Rating the Careers of 7 England Starlets Who Burst Onto the Scene as Teenagers," 24 Aug. 2019 The Angels have struggled to find a satisfactory catcher since trading Martin Maldonado in July 2018. Los Angeles Times, "Angels catchers’ serious power outage is a secondary concern to GM Billy Eppler," 22 Aug. 2019 The answer may be a woman who is bored, confused, disillusioned or has stopped putting in the effort that’s required to maintain a satisfactory relationship. Abigail Van Buren, Twin Cities, "Dear Abby: Mom has fallen out of love with good man and father," 10 Aug. 2019 The answer may be a woman who is bored, confused, disillusioned or has stopped putting in the effort that’s required to maintain a satisfactory relationship. Dear Abby, oregonlive.com, "Dear Abby: The magic is gone but we have 2 young kids. What do I do?," 10 Aug. 2019 In the age of immediate gratification, there seems to be no satisfactory waiting period, so Miss Manners recommends the aforementioned alerts. Judith Martin, The Mercury News, "Miss Manners: I hate this new rule about posting spoilers," 9 Aug. 2019 Maybe that's not a satisfactory result for some fans, but try to keep it all in perspective. Pat Brennan, Cincinnati.com, "Is FC Cincinnati a legit MLS Cup playoff contender?," 15 July 2019 On Monday, the hospital said Navalny was in satisfactory condition and concluded his ailment could have been an allergic reaction to laundry detergent used at the detention center. Los Angeles Times, "Russian opposition leader released from hospital amid speculations of poisoning," 29 July 2019 The 50-year-old was in serious condition Thursday night but had improved to satisfactory condition by Friday, said hospital spokeswoman Susan Gregg. Asia Fields, The Seattle Times, "New York man killed in Sea-Tac shuttle crash identified, officials still investigating," 26 July 2019

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First Known Use of satisfactory

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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More Definitions for satisfactory

satisfactory

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of satisfactory

: good enough for a particular purpose

satisfactory

adjective
sat·​is·​fac·​to·​ry | \ ËŒsa-tÉ™s-ˈfak-tÉ™-rÄ“ How to pronounce satisfactory (audio) \

Kids Definition of satisfactory

: good enough for a particular purpose : causing satisfaction satisfactory work

Other Words from satisfactory

satisfactorily \ -​rÉ™-​lÄ“ \ adverb

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