SATISFACTORY


Meaning of SATISFACTORY in English

adjective

BAD : For many people, a part-time job can be very satisfactory.

GOOD : For many people, a part-time job can be very satisfying.

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satisfactory = good enough to be acceptable: 'Students are asked to leave the college if their work is not satisfactory.'

satisfying = giving pleasure or contentment: 'There's something very satisfying about baking your own bread.'

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