1
as in okay
being to one's liking
we found the meal most satisfactory
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of satisfactory
And for years, boosters have struggled to offer up a satisfactory answer.
—
Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
Leveraging this insight, the negotiator can adjust their approach, by emphasizing certain property features, adjusting terms, or even sharing personal anecdotes that resonate with the buyer, thereby facilitating a successful and mutually satisfactory deal.
—Ali Hoss, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Among the athletes surveyed, 95% rated their Olympic experience as good or satisfactory.
—Graham Dunbar, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
The bridge's deck was found to be in satisfactory condition, while the substructure was in fair condition.
—Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for satisfactory 
Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
Leveraging this insight, the negotiator can adjust their approach, by emphasizing certain property features, adjusting terms, or even sharing personal anecdotes that resonate with the buyer, thereby facilitating a successful and mutually satisfactory deal.
—Ali Hoss, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Among the athletes surveyed, 95% rated their Olympic experience as good or satisfactory.
—Graham Dunbar, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
The bridge's deck was found to be in satisfactory condition, while the substructure was in fair condition.
—Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for satisfactory
Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfactory
Adjective
-
The phased timeline aims to give manufacturers adequate time to identify and transition to alternative coloring agents.—
Jesus Mesa,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
-
Yet even among artists who have adequate estate planning with legal counsel, Schwartzman has noticed that the many other facets of estate stewardship are rarely breached during an artist’s lifetime.—
Maddie Klett,
ARTnews.com,
14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
If Scam Copilot inspires users to learn more about online safety, that’s fine.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
16 Jan. 2025
-
This unusual formula brings together the richness of fruit and the delicate flower notes. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
The game also features a non-linear narrative, giving you missions for four distinct factions — not unlike Outlaws —and each one has its own vision for humanity’s future, ultimately deciding on the story’s fate, meaning there’s probably a decent chance there’s plenty of replayability.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
-
Housing is impacting everyone, even those who are making a decent wage.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
The hotel whose setting and décor is the next best thing to visiting Austria is also full of the real family’s history.—
Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey, contributor,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2025
-
Lesson 1: King rejected narratives of ‘good vs. evil’ This lesson starts with a familiar human emotion: the snub.—
John Blake,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
The long-term fix The only truly permanent solutions to keep TikTok online appear to be: 1) pass a new law reversing the old one — no easy task, considering that the existing bill had such broad bipartisan support in Congress — or 2) force a sale to an acceptable buyer.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
-
And maybe the biggest news is the lack of an acceptable owner (among other issues) standing in the way of the league’s return to Arizona.—
Sean McIndoe,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near satisfactory
Cite this Entry
“Satisfactory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfactory. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share