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

Through its history, the latter approaches have often left F1 divided, with difficult compromises that leave few fully satisfied. —Luke Smith, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026

The flashbacks to Emma’s adolescence, which Borgli films with some curiosity, are far more engaging than the film’s depictions of the chatty Boston bourgeoisie, which exude self-satisfied certainty. —Richard Brody, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026

Indeed, Coachella’s other two headliners, Bad Bunny and Blackpink, put on elaborate main-stage spectacles over the weekend that by most accounts left fans feeling both stimulated and satisfied. —Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026

Schumaker was more than satisfied with Rocker’s performance. —Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 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
• butoxide
• calcified
• ceramide
• certified