satisfaction

sat·is·fac·tion

noun \ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-shən\

Definition of SATISFACTION

1

a : the payment through penance of the temporal punishment incurred by a sin

b : reparation for sin that meets the demands of divine justice

2

a : fulfillment of a need or want

b : the quality or state of being satisfied : contentment

c : a source or means of enjoyment : gratification

3

a : compensation for a loss or injury : atonement, restitution

b : the discharge of a legal obligation or claim

c : vindication

4

: convinced assurance or certainty <proved to the satisfaction of the court>

Examples of SATISFACTION

1. He gets great satisfaction from volunteering.
2. the satisfaction of a job well done
3. There is some satisfaction in knowing I was right.
4. She finds a certain satisfaction in helping others.
5. the satisfaction of his deep craving for love
6. I complained to the manager about the poor service but did not get any satisfaction.

Origin of SATISFACTION

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin satisfaction-, satisfactio, from Latin, reparation, amends, from satisfacere to satisfy

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to SATISFACTION

Synonyms

content, contentedness, contentment, delectation, delight, enjoyment, gladness, gratification, happiness, relish, pleasure

Antonyms

discontent, discontentedness, discontentment, displeasure, dissatisfaction, unhappiness

Related Words

afterglow; bliss, felicity, glee, gleefulness, joy, pleasance; amusement, diversion, entertainment; elatedness, elation, exhilaration, exultation, intoxication; ecstasy, euphoria, heaven, rapture; cheer, cheerfulness, exuberance, gaiety (also gayety), jollity, joyfulness, jubilation; joie de vivre; comfort, ease, restfulness

Near Antonyms

misery, sadness, unhappiness, wretchedness; anguish, desolation, joylessness, sorrow, woe; dejection, depression, despondency, dispiritedness, gloom, melancholy; aggravation, annoyance, exasperation, irritation, pique, vexation; anger, fury, rage; agitation, distress, disturbance, upset; discomfort, restlessness, uneasiness

Rhymes with SATISFACTION

abreaction, benefaction, chain reaction, common fraction, complex fraction, counteraction, dark reaction, direct action, interaction, liquefaction, malefaction, overaction, petrifaction, police action, proper fraction, putrefaction, rarefaction, retroaction, simple fraction, single-action, stupefaction, tumefaction