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 of satisfied

• 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

The fans are seldom satisfied, and the local media corps isn’t shy about levying criticism. —Michael Silver, New York Times, 16 June 2026

Choosing the right snack can help support healthy blood sugar levels and keep you feeling satisfied between meals. —Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 15 June 2026

The pair did complain about the line and the drive times to get into the stadium, but still were overwhelmingly satisfied with their experience. —Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 June 2026

Records indicate a principal lien amount of $3,125 that Drake West satisfied on March 31, 2025. —Capital News Service, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2026

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
• bisulphide
• butoxide
• calcified
• ceramide