satisfied

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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

satisfied

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past tense and past participle of satisfy

Synonyms of satisfied

Adjective

• pleased
• delighted
• happy
• glad
• thankful

Examples of satisfied in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Adjective

Doctors who aren't satisfied with the amount the insurance plan offers can seek arbitration. — Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Ellison has now satisfied that request, pledging in writing to release 30 films a year for three years and to give each a 45-day window. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026

But French won’t be satisfied with that if the Zee-Bees don’t qualify for the playoffs. — Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

But according to Paul Ballew, NFL senior VP of data and analytics, the league still isn’t fully satisfied with Nielsen’s behind-the-scenes endeavors. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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