satiety

noun

sa·​ti·​ety sə-ˈtī-ə-tē 

also

ˈsā-sh(ē-)ə- 

1

a

: the quality or state of being fed or gratified to satisfaction : fullness

b

dated : indulgence in something (such as food or drink) to excess : surfeit

2

dated : revulsion or disgust caused by overindulgence or excess

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Is This History of satiety Enough?

You may have accurately guessed that satiety is related to satisfy, satiate (meaning "to satisfy fully or to excess"), and sate (which means "to glut" or "to satisfy to the full"). Satiety, along with the others, ultimately comes from the Latin word satis, which means "enough." English speakers apparently couldn't get enough of satis- derived words in the 15th and 16th centuries, when all of these words entered the language. Satiety itself was borrowed into English in the mid-1500s from the Middle French word satieté of the same meaning.

Examples of satiety in a Sentence

eating beyond the point of satiety

Recent Examples on the Web

Nutrition research indicates that pairing oats with protein or healthy fat helps control blood sugar and satiety (the feeling of fullness). — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 26 June 2026

People want snacks that feel like a treat—something to look forward to—while still supporting their goals around satiety, recovery, stable energy, and long-term health. — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Rich in protein and fiber, chickpea flour delivers satiety and is a gluten-free alternative for various recipes. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 25 June 2026

Fiber helps with digestion, while protein increases satiety and boosts lean muscle mass. — Cathy Cassata, Health, 24 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle French satieté, from Latin satietat-, satietas, from satis

First Known Use

1528, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for satiety

• gaiety
• piety
• antianxiety
• intersociety
• anxiety
• impiety
• propriety
• sobriety
• society
• variety
• contrariety
• impropriety

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Kids Definition

satiety

noun

sa·​ti·​ety sə-ˈtī-ət-ē 

: the quality or state of being fed or gratified to or beyond fullness

Medical Definition

satiety

noun

sa·​ti·​ety

sə-ˈtī-ət-ē also ˈsā-sh(ē-)ət-

plural satieties

: the quality or state of being fed or gratified to or beyond capacity