The difference between Decent and Satisfactory

When used as adjectives, decent means appropriate, whereas satisfactory means done to satisfaction.


check bellow for the other definitions of Decent and Satisfactory

  1. Decent as an adjective (obsolete):

    Appropriate; suitable for the circumstances.

  2. Decent as an adjective (of a person):

    Having a suitable conformity to basic moral standards; showing integrity, fairness, or other characteristics associated with moral uprightness.

  3. Decent as an adjective (informal):

    Sufficiently clothed or dressed to be seen.

    Examples:

    "Are you decent? May I come in?"

  4. Decent as an adjective:

    Fair; good enough; okay.

    Examples:

    "He's a decent saxophonist, but probably not good enough to make a career of it."

  5. Decent as an adjective:

    Significant; substantial.

    Examples:

    "There are a decent number of references out there, if you can find them."

  6. Decent as an adjective (obsolete):

    Comely; shapely; well-formed.

    Examples:

    "A sable stole of cyprus lawn / Over thy decent shoulders drawn"

  1. Satisfactory as an adjective:

    Done to satisfaction; adequate or sufficient.

    Examples:

    "The satisfactory results of the survey led to his promotion''."

  2. Satisfactory as an adjective:

    Causing satisfaction; agreeable or pleasant.

  3. Satisfactory as an adjective (theology):

    Making atonement for a sin; expiatory.