plural satisfactions
1
: a happy or pleased feeling because of something that you did or something that happened to you
He gets/derives great satisfaction from volunteering.
the satisfaction of a job well done
There is some satisfaction in knowing I was right.
She finds a certain satisfaction in helping others.
2
: the act of providing what is needed or desired : the act of satisfying a need or desire
sexual satisfaction
the satisfaction of his deep craving for love
3
formal
: a result that deals with a problem or complaint in an acceptable way
I complained to the manager about the poor service but did not get any satisfaction.
4
US
: something that makes you happy, pleased, or satisfied
Helping others is one of the greatest satisfactions of my life.
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“Satisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/satisfaction. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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