appeasable

adjective

Definition of appeasablenext
as in extinguishable

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  1. satisfiable
  2. satiable
  3. satiated
  4. controlled
  5. satisfied
  6. restrained
Adjective
  • Stories are just another way of looking sideways at a thing that can have no satisfiable deconstruction.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of satisfiable
Adjective
  • Vladimir Putin does not seem the appeasable or satiable type.
    — Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 9 Dec. 2021
Definition of satiable
Adjective
  • The quantity was sufficient, but the variety needed just a little something extra to ensure everyone would stay satiated—and sober.
    — Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025
Definition of satiated
Adjective
  • The report concludes that the future of denim finishing will not be defined by individual technologies alone but by the ability to manage complex processes in a more controlled, transparent, and continuously improvable manner.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Her controlled world is turned into a site of emotional horror as a new reality dawns, created and dominated by autonomous feelings.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of controlled
Adjective
  • Judging by initial reaction to Ryan Poles’ trade for Jeffery Simmons, the vast majority of Bears fans were somewhere between ecstatic and quite satisfied.
    — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Pairing fruit with heart-healthy proteins, fats, and fiber can help support healthy blood pressure and keep you feeling satisfied.
    — Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of satisfied
Adjective
  • His answer was a restrained yet expressive material palette, anchored by rich walnut millwork and reflective surfaces that tie the rooms together.
    — Nicole Gates Anderson, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Dishes quickly crowded the table, each showing the restrained elegance of that region’s cuisine.
    — Christopher Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2026
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“Appeasable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appeasable. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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