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单词 satisfactory
释义

satisfactory

adjective

sat·​is·​fac·​to·​ry ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-t(ə-)rē How to pronounce satisfactory (audio)
: giving satisfaction : adequate
a satisfactory performance
satisfactorily
ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-t(ə-)rə-lē How to pronounce satisfactory (audio)
adverb
satisfactoriness noun

Synonyms

  • agreeable
  • all right
  • alright
  • copacetic
  • copasetic
  • copesetic
  • ducky
  • fine
  • good
  • hunky-dory
  • jake [slang]
  • OK
  • okay
  • palatable
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Example Sentences

The job requires a satisfactory level of performance. Results are less satisfactory than had been anticipated. He gave a satisfactory account of how the accident had happened. The movie was brought to a satisfactory close. His work has been satisfactory, but not outstanding.
Recent Examples on the Web If insurers lose satisfactory financial ratings, homeowners could be forced to find other coverage. Jim Saunders, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 Finding the submission satisfactory, the magistrate judge orders its release a day later. Robert Legare, Arden Farhi, CBS News, 31 Aug. 2022 The referee’s first report, in August 2021, said the university was making satisfactory progress and working in good faith to comply. Kenny Jacoby, USA TODAY, 17 Aug. 2022 Until this week, Epson's support page about the message said: At some point, the product will reach a condition where either satisfactory print quality cannot be maintained or components have reached the end of their usable life. Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 12 Aug. 2022 Julia Giarmoleo, a spokeswoman for the E.P.A., said that improvements had been made but satisfactory lab tests have not been consistent. New York Times, 31 July 2022 If the plug makes a satisfactory fit (flush with the surface), sand with 120-, 150-, and 220-grit discs. Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 29 July 2022 His grandfather, too, was largely stumped, with both noting Jackson has a satisfactory truck. Nathan Ruiz, Baltimore Sun, 28 July 2022 Machine and deep learning help apps like Spotify and Apple Music, which generate the majority of the revenue in the overall music industry, help ensure a satisfactory experience for the listener. Paul Herrera, Rolling Stone, 27 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

satisfactory

adjective

sat·​is·​fac·​to·​ry ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-tə-rē How to pronounce satisfactory (audio)
: good enough for a particular purpose : causing satisfaction
satisfactory work

satisfactory

adjective

1
as in fine
being to one's liking we found the meal most satisfactory

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • fine
  • alright
  • okay
  • OK
  • acceptable
  • good
  • agreeable
  • palatable
  • pleasing
  • all right
  • adequate
  • pleasant
  • copacetic
  • hunky-dory
  • ducky
  • delightful
  • gratifying
  • copesetic
  • welcome
  • nice
  • copasetic
  • felicitous
  • delicious
  • tolerable
  • jake
  • passable
  • delectable
  • decent
  • scrumptious
  • dreamy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • unsatisfactory
  • disagreeable
  • poor
  • unacceptable
  • bad
  • inferior
  • deficient
  • substandard
  • lousy
  • wanting
  • wretched
  • mediocre
  • middling
  • punk
  • second-rate
  • second-class
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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

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • adequate
  • decent
  • good
  • fine
  • acceptable
  • tolerable
  • respectable
  • okay
  • serviceable
  • passable
  • useful
  • suitable
  • all right
  • fairish
  • OK
  • agreeable
  • satisfying
  • worthy
  • minimal
  • endurable
  • bearable
  • appropriate
  • mediocre
  • standard
  • average
  • fair
  • proper
  • indifferent
  • middling
  • fitting
  • correct
  • sufferable
  • up to snuff
  • ordinary
  • common
  • meet
  • gratifying
  • unexceptional
  • due
  • right
  • so-so
  • seemly
  • second-rate
  • run-of-the-mine
  • run-of-mine
  • run-of-the-mill

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • unsatisfactory
  • inadequate
  • insufficient
  • lacking
  • unacceptable
  • deficient
  • disagreeable
  • useless
  • objectionable
  • improper
  • wrong
  • wanting
  • unsuitable
  • incomplete
  • unworthy
  • defective
  • imperfect
  • unfit
  • bad
  • faulty
  • indecent
  • cheap
  • insufficient
  • short
  • shoddy
  • pitiful
  • lamentable
  • poor
  • scanty
  • meager
  • meagre
  • mean
  • shabby
  • spare
  • intolerable
  • skimpy
  • dissatisfying
  • optimal
  • optimum
  • maximum
  • unbearable
  • special
  • disreputable
  • great
  • miserly
  • superior
  • stingy
  • exceptional
  • unendurable
  • miserable
  • insufferable
  • supreme
  • extreme
  • splendid
  • atrocious
  • superb
  • wretched
  • unparalleled
  • exquisite
  • wonderful
  • divine
  • execrable
  • matchless
  • prime
  • terrific
  • vile
  • stellar
  • unmatched
  • fancy
  • peerless
  • neat
  • superlative
  • premium
  • marvelous
  • top
  • noble
  • sensational
  • unsurpassed
  • marvellous
  • grand
  • heavenly
  • classic
  • mean
  • par excellence
  • dandy
  • keen
  • sterling
  • fabulous
  • niggardly
  • preeminent
  • swell
  • capital
  • banner
  • nifty
  • boss
  • first-class
  • maximized
  • first-rate
  • high-grade
  • top-notch
  • tip-top
  • bang-up
  • groovy
  • supernal
  • crackerjack
  • jim-dandy
  • A1
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