satisfactory

• Décrit ce qui correspond aux attentes ou ce qui est considéré comme acceptable, sans être excellent.

Describes something that meets expectations or is acceptable.

1. Adequate or acceptableB1formal

   Meeting the requirements or expectations; good enough.

   Satisfaisant, acceptable

   • The student's work was satisfactory but not outstanding.
   • The hotel provided satisfactory service for the price.
   • His explanation was satisfactory to the committee.

   Synonymesacceptableadequateall rightdecentfinepassablereasonablesufficienttolerable

   Antonymesinadequateinsufficientunacceptableunsatisfactory

2. Fulfilling or pleasingB1formal

   Giving satisfaction or contentment.

   satisfaisant

   • The meal was satisfactory and left everyone feeling full.
   • The outcome of the negotiation was satisfactory for both parties.
   • She found the results of the experiment satisfactory.

   Synonymesagreeablefulfillinggratifyingpleasingsatisfying

   Antonymesdisappointingdispleasinginadequateunacceptableunsatisfactory