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satisfactory
/ ˌsætɪsˈfæktərɪ; -trɪ /
adjective
- adequate or suitable; acceptable
a satisfactory answer
- giving satisfaction
- constituting or involving atonement, recompense, or expiation for sin
Derived Forms
- ˌsatisˈfactoriness, noun
- ˌsatisˈfactorily, adverb
Other Words From
- satis·facto·ri·ly adverb
- satis·facto·ri·ness noun
- presat·is·facto·ry adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of satisfactory1
Example Sentences
It also has allowed much more extensive, although not entirely satisfactory, UN inspections.
There are several independent research programs but the origin of life does not have a satisfactory explanation at present.
Some insurers are limiting it to patients who have tried the older drugs, but failed to get satisfactory results.
Or might a solution be found that is mutually satisfactory to both sides—even if each side must forgo their maximum desires?
Many have experienced phenomena that, however creepy, admit a satisfactory explanation.
Numerous methods for staining capsules have been devised, but few are satisfactory.
The remaining figures, being taken from census returns and other reliable authorities, are more satisfactory.
The "torfuge" (Fig. 31) is said to be a very satisfactory substitute for the centrifuge, and is readily portable.
He had looked diligently into the transactions of the house for many years past, and the investigation was most satisfactory.
“This is satisfactory,” said Wardle, hardly knowing whether to smile or be offended.
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