Correct and Satisfactory

Correct

Correct adjective - Following the established traditions of refined society and good taste.
Usage example: painfully correct dress for the state dinner at the White House

Satisfactory and correct are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Satisfactory" instead an adjective "Correct".

Satisfactory

Satisfactory adjective - Of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards.
Usage example: the newlyweds' first attempt at cooking dinner was actually quite satisfactory

Correct and satisfactory are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Correct" instead an adjective "Satisfactory".

Nearby Words: satisfaction, satisfactorily
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