satisfied

adjective

sat·​is·​fied ˈsa-təs-ˌfīd 

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

Synonyms

• pleased
• delighted
• happy
• glad
• thankful

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

Recent Examples on the Web

While the Justice Department has publicly released some of its findings about him, some congressional Republicans and GOP voters still aren't satisfied. —Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025

The ex, however, was not satisfied with this arrangement. —Ashley Vega, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025

He won’t be activated from the IL until the Dodgers are satisfied his ankle can handle playing the outfield. —Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025

Only 25% are very satisfied with the security of their AI systems. —Ross Gagnon, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing satisfied

• self-satisfied

Rhymes for satisfied

• actinide
• aldehyde
• alkoxide
• alongside
• amplified
• arsenide
• beautified
• biocide
• butoxide
• calcified
• ceramide
• certified