satisfactory

adjective
UK: /ˌsætɪsˈfæktəri/
US: /ˌsætɪsˈfæktəri/

  1. Acceptable or good enough for a particular purpose.

    1. The meal was satisfactory, but nothing special.
    2. The student's progress this semester has been satisfactory, though there is room for improvement.

  2. Giving pleasure or contentment; fulfilling expectations or needs.

    1. The work is satisfactory and pays well.
    2. Receiving positive feedback made the completion of the project a deeply satisfactory experience.

Synonyms

acceptable adequate sufficient suitable pleasing gratifying
satisfactory adverb

  1. In a way that is acceptable or good enough.

    1. He performed the task satisfactorily.
    2. The machine operated satisfactorily after the repairs were completed ensuring smooth production.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "satisfactory" in English means: Acceptable or good enough for a particular purpose., Giving pleasure or contentment; fulfilling expectations or needs..

The phonetic transcription of "satisfactory" is /ˌsætɪsˈfæktəri/ in British English and /ˌsætɪsˈfæktəri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "satisfactory": acceptable, adequate, sufficient, suitable, pleasing, gratifying.

Example usage of "satisfactory": "The meal was satisfactory, but nothing special.". More examples on the page.