satisfactory

Definition

  • adjective: good enough for a particular purpose
  • adjective: giving 'satisfaction'
  • synonyms: sufficient, compensating, atoning

Examples

  • He gave a 'satisfactory' account/explanation of how the accident had happened.

  • The movie was brought to a 'satisfactory' close/conclusion/end.

  • Results are less 'satisfactory' than had been anticipated.

Movie quotes

  • (..) - (Hill) It would help our investigation, - What investigation? - We look into large death benefit claims, Well, your company indicated everything was satisfactory, In cases involving murder, Mr, Greenspan, nothing is totally satisfactory, I'll be glad to talk with you, so long - What happened? (..)
    1994 The Glass Shield