1
as in okay
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
The index ranges from green, indicating satisfactory air quality that poses little or no risk, to maroon, which is considered hazardous.
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Patrick Whittle, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
To begin with, bombardment is unlikely to lead to a satisfactory outcome.
—Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 21 June 2025
At highway cruising speed, the SUV is satisfactory.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 16 June 2025
The sound from the optional Bose 12-speaker upgrade is satisfactory.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for satisfactory
Patrick Whittle, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
To begin with, bombardment is unlikely to lead to a satisfactory outcome.
—Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 21 June 2025
At highway cruising speed, the SUV is satisfactory.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 16 June 2025
The sound from the optional Bose 12-speaker upgrade is satisfactory.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfactory
Adjective
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However, other people who lived in the area said their wireless coverage was adequate and did not think constructing a new tower was necessary.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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For minimalists, a smaller organizer will be adequate and less obtrusive.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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People in their finest gathered under those lights.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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Experts believe that rice played a role in rituals that were performed in the cave, which also included fine pottery, shell pendants and ornaments.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Like the Gin Blossoms, who once scored decent hits on the music charts, the pair did pretty well in their 2018 statewide bids for office.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
4 July 2025
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While most of the passengers hail from outside Cook County, a decent percentage are like me, locals proud to call this toddlin’ town home.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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But maybe, in an odd way, the timing is good, given the looming July 31 trade deadline.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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My hope is that in the next year or two the Heat can open up the roster and have the dollars to get one or two really good players to complement Bam and Tyler Herro and hopefully Kel’el Ware. – Joel, Fort Lauderdale.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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Perhaps whatever was negotiated and making budget projections acceptable.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Although it’s popularly practiced by many women, Joey Fatone and Jax Taylor are among the famous men who have proudly spoken about receiving plastic surgery to destigmatize the notion that such operations are acceptable for people of certain genders.—
Maria Yagoda,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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“Satisfactory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfactory. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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