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The time has come at last to share the “sad” history of satiate, by which we mean that the two words—sad and satiate—are etymologically connected, not that the details will have you reaching for the tissue box. Both satiate and sad are related to the Latin adjective satis, meaning “enough.” When we say our desire, thirst, curiosity, etc. has been satiated, we mean it has been fully satisfied (satisfy being another satis descendant)—in other words, we’ve had enough. Satiate and sate (believed to be an alteration and shortening of satiate) sometimes imply simple contentment, but often suggest that having enough has dulled interest or desire for more, as in “Years of globe-trotting satiated their interest in travel.” Sad, which in its earliest use could describe someone who was weary or tired of something, traces back to the Old English adjective sæd, meaning “sated,” and sæd shares an ancient root with Latin satis.
Examples of satiate in a Sentence
Graham Averill, Outside Online, 16 Apr. 2025
Nuts contain healthy fats that can support heart health and reduce inflammation, are rich in fiber and protein to keep people satiated, and are high in omega-3s to support brain health (especially walnuts).
—Alexa Mikhail, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2025
The same serving also delivers 20 grams of satiating protein and bone-boosting nutrients like calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D.21
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—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Rdn, Health, 8 Apr. 2025
If all that goodness didn’t satiate you, don’t worry.
—Katie Akin, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2025
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Cite this Entry
“Satiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satiate. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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satiate
1 of 2 adjective
satiate
2 of 2 verb
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