satisfactory
adjective
sat·is·fac·to·ry ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-t(ə-)rē 
: giving satisfaction : adequate
a satisfactory performance
satisfactoriness noun
Synonyms of satisfactory
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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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026 Be sure to triple-check that the details are satisfactory before signing anything. —Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2026 Privately, some writers walking the staff picket line still had faith in WGAW management to negotiate a satisfactory deal with the AMPTP amid the drama. —Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026 Safety, satisfactory customer service, and ensuring riders feel secure are best achieved by maintaining — and even increasing — staffing in transit systems. —John Samuelsen, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for satisfactory
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026 Be sure to triple-check that the details are satisfactory before signing anything. —Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2026 Privately, some writers walking the staff picket line still had faith in WGAW management to negotiate a satisfactory deal with the AMPTP amid the drama. —Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026 Safety, satisfactory customer service, and ensuring riders feel secure are best achieved by maintaining — and even increasing — staffing in transit systems. —John Samuelsen, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for satisfactory
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“Satisfactory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/satisfactory. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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satisfactory
adjective
sat·is·fac·to·ry ˌsat-əs-ˈfak-t(ə-)rē
: giving satisfaction
satisfactoriness
noun
-t(ə-)rē-nəs
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