Satisfactory

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /ˌsætɪsˈfæktəri/

Definitions of satisfactory

noun a satisfactory result or outcome

Example Sentences

A1 I need a satisfactory explanation for why the project was delayed.

A2 The customer was not happy with the satisfactory of the product.

B1 The team worked hard to ensure a satisfactory outcome for the client.

B2 The company strives for a level of customer satisfaction that goes beyond just satisfactory.

C1 The professor's feedback on the thesis was not just satisfactory, but exceptional.

C2 The quality of service provided by the hotel was nothing short of satisfactory.

adjective describing something that meets expectations or requirements

Example Sentences

A1 The food at the restaurant was satisfactory.

A2 The customer service was satisfactory but could have been better.

B1 The hotel room was clean and satisfactory for our needs.

B2 The quality of the product was satisfactory, but the price was a bit high.

C1 The results of the experiment were satisfactory, meeting all of our expectations.

C2 The level of customer satisfaction was deemed satisfactory by the management.

Examples of satisfactory in a Sentence

formal The results of the experiment were deemed satisfactory by the research team.

informal I think the movie was pretty satisfactory, nothing too exciting though.

slang The food at that restaurant was so-so, not really satisfactory in my opinion.

figurative Her smile was like a satisfactory conclusion to a long day.

Grammatical Forms of satisfactory

past tense

satisfied

plural

satisfactories

comparative

more satisfactory

superlative

most satisfactory

present tense

satisfies

future tense

will satisfy

perfect tense

has satisfied

continuous tense

is satisfying

singular

satisfactory

positive degree

satisfactory

infinitive

to satisfy

gerund

satisfying

participle

satisfied

Origin and Evolution of satisfactory

First Known Use: 1605 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'satisfactory' originated from the Latin word 'satisfactorius', which is derived from 'satisfacere' meaning 'to do enough'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'satisfactory' has retained its original meaning of fulfilling or meeting expectations, but has also come to encompass a broader sense of being acceptable or adequate.