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

• 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

Cheese A bit of cheese in your salad not only adds bold flavor, but the fat in varieties like Parmesan, Romano, or goat cheese also adds richness to help keep you satisfied. —Allison Forsyth, Health, 21 Oct. 2025

High-protein desserts can be a great way to indulge your sweet tooth, promote satiety (feeling satisfied after eating), balance blood sugar, and support muscle repair. —Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025

In the process, the team reviewed multiple samples, fine-tuning the bottle, the box, and overall packaging of Roué until all parties were satisfied. —Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 17 Oct. 2025

This is certainly not the moment to become self-satisfied. —Andy Behrens, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025

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