satisfied

adjective

sat·​is·​fied ˈsa-təs-ˌfīd How to pronounce satisfied (audio)
1
: pleased or content with what has been experienced or received
satisfied customers
a satisfied smile
It attracted a capacity audience of art world luminaries and suburban bankers or whoever they were in their tuxedos and jewels and wild satisfied looks of feeling they were at just the right place that opening evening in Manhattan.Jill Johnston
2
: paid in full
… on repayment the term becomes a satisfied term and automatically ceases.Robert Megarry et al.
3
: persuaded by argument or evidence
But he was not rude, for as soon as he was satisfied that the papers would remain with him he became almost subservient …James A. Michener

Examples of satisfied in a Sentence

satisfied customers tend to come back over and over a satisfied vacationer is one who has spent the time doing exactly what he or she wanted
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Reflecting on the season, Kyle Larson is satisfied with his performance. Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024 Meanwhile, Americans’ happiness at work has eroded: just 18% are extremely satisfied with their jobs today, down from 26% pre-pandemic. Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024 That can be satisfied with a lower intensity light for longer or a higher intensity for less time, to a point. Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024 Get The Recipe 16 of 18 Cast-Iron Steak Salad This filling salad is sure to leave you satisfied thanks to tender strip steak, crispy potatoes, and fresh greens. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for satisfied 

Word History

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of satisfied was in 1772

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“Satisfied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satisfied. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

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