SATISFACTORY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SATISFACTORY?

Need another word that means the same as “satisfactory”? Find 21 synonyms and 30 related words for “satisfactory” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Satisfactory” are: acceptable, decent, adequate, all right, good enough, sufficient, fine, in order, up to scratch, up to the mark, up to standard, up to par, competent, reasonable, fair, not bad, average, tolerable, passable, middling, moderate

Satisfactory as an Adjective

Definitions of "Satisfactory" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “satisfactory” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• (of a patient in a hospital) not deteriorating or likely to die.
• Meeting requirements.
• Fulfilling expectations or needs; acceptable, though not outstanding or perfect.
• Giving satisfaction.
• (of evidence or a verdict) sufficient for the needs of the case.

Synonyms of "Satisfactory" as an adjective (21 Words)

acceptable	Worthy of acceptance or satisfactory. The water was acceptable for drinking.
adequate	About average; acceptable. More than adequate as a secretary.
all right	Quantifier; used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class.
average	Relating to or constituting the middle value of an ordered set of values or the average of the middle two in a set with an even number of values. The caliber of the students has gone from mediocre to above average.
competent	Properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient. An infinitely competent mother of three.
decent	Decently clothed. Are you decent.
fair	Free of clouds or rain. This cow is a fair swine.
fine	Characterized by elegance or refinement or accomplishment. A fine film of oil.
good enough	Generally admired.
in order	Currently fashionable.
middling	Moderate or average in size, amount, or rank. The performance was middling at best.
moderate	Not extreme. Moderate in his demands.
not bad	Not in an edible or usable condition.
passable	About average; acceptable. He spoke passable English.
reasonable	Showing reason or sound judgment. A police officer may use reasonable force to gain entry.
sufficient	Enough; adequate. She had a small private income that was sufficient for her needs.
tolerable	Fairly good; mediocre. A stimulant to make life more tolerable.
up to par	Open.
up to scratch	Getting higher or more vigorous.
up to standard	Used up.
up to the mark	Extending or moving toward a higher place.

Usage Examples of "Satisfactory" as an adjective

• Satisfactory living conditions.
• His grades were satisfactory.
• The verdict is safe and satisfactory.
• The step makes a satisfactory seat.
• Mrs Reeves was ‘satisfactory and improving slightly’ in Middlesbrough General Hospital last night.
• He didn't get a satisfactory answer.

Associations of "Satisfactory" (30 Words)

adequate	Having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task. The food was adequate.
alright	In a satisfactory or adequate manner alright is a nonstandard variant of all right.
complacency	A feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements. His complacency was absolutely disgusting.
complacent	Contented to a fault with oneself or one’s actions. You can t afford to be complacent about security.
content	The state of being contented with your situation in life. They could read to their heart s content.
contented	Satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are. I was never contented with half measures.
enjoy	Derive or receive pleasure from get enjoyment from take pleasure in. I could never enjoy myself knowing you were in your room alone.
fulfill	Meet the requirements or expectations of.
good	Often used as a combining form in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard good is a nonstandard dialectal variant for well. This stump will make a good picnic table.
gratify	Make happy or satisfied. She was gratified to see the shock in Jim's eyes.
happy	Eagerly disposed to act or to be of service. A happy outcome.
indulgence	In the Roman Catholic Church a grant by the Pope of remission of the temporal punishment in purgatory still due for sins after absolution The unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners was a widespread abuse during the later Middle Ages. Indulgence in self pity.
indulging	The act of indulging or gratifying a desire.
okay	Being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition. Things are okay.
passable	Just good enough to be acceptable; satisfactory. He spoke passable English.
permissible	Permitted; allowed. Permissible behavior in school.
pleased	Willing or glad to do something. As he led the way he looked very pleased with himself.
pleasurable	Pleasing; enjoyable. Good printing makes a book more pleasurable to read.
replete	Fill to satisfaction. It is replete with misery.
satisfaction	Fulfilment of one’s wishes, expectations, or needs, or the pleasure derived from this. The full and final satisfaction of the claim.
satisfactorily	In a satisfactory manner. The matter is considered to be satisfactorily resolved.
satisfied	Contented; pleased. A satisfied customer.
satisfy	Fill satisfy or meet a want or need or condtion ro restriction. Social services is trying to satisfy the needs of so many different groups.
savor	Derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in. Savor the soup.
savour	The taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth. Gourmets will want to savour our game specialities.
sensuous	Attractive or gratifying physically, especially sexually. Her voice was rather deep but very sensuous.
smug	Marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction. He was feeling smug after his win.
tolerable	Fairly good; mediocre. The climate is at least tolerable.
yeah	Not only so, but.
yes	An affirmative. Answering with assured and ardent yeses.