Pronunciation

/səˈtɪsflɪŋ/

Definitions

• Adjective: Meeting or achieving a standard of acceptability or adequacy; fulfilling expectations. For example: “The results were quite satisfactory.”
• Adverb: To a satisfactory degree; adequately. For example: “The work was done satisfactorily.”

Phrases

• “Satisfactory performance” means meeting or exceeding expectations in terms of quality or accomplishment.
• “A satisfactory answer” indicates a response that is considered adequate or appropriate.
• “He’s a satisfactory employee” implies that the person is competent and meets job requirements.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The customer was pleased with the satisfactory service they received.”
• Adverb: “She completed the project satisfactorily within the given time frame.”
• “His grades were satisfactory, indicating he had put in enough effort.”

Synonyms

• Acceptable
• Adequate
• Sufficient
• Fulfilling
• Conforming

Antonyms

• Unsatisfactory
• Poor
• Inadequate
• Unfulfilling
• Below expectations