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Satisfactory vs Commendable - What's the difference?

satisfactory | commendable |

As adjectives the difference between satisfactory and commendable

is that satisfactory is done to satisfaction; adequate or sufficient while commendable is worthy of commendation; deserving praise; admirable, creditable or meritorious.

satisfactory

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Done to satisfaction; adequate or sufficient
  • The satisfactory results of the survey led to his promotion .

    Derived terms

    * satisfactorily * satisfaction * satisfied * unsatisfactory

    commendable

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Worthy of commendation; deserving praise; admirable, creditable or meritorious.
  • * circa 1600 , The Merchant of Venice ,Act I, scene I:
  • LThanks,i' faith; for silence is only commendable /In a neat's tongue dried and a maid not vendible.

    See also

    * commandable