Definition of satisfiednext
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satisfied

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verb

past tense of satisfy
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as in satiated
to put a complete end to (a physical need or desire) the players satisfied their hunger after the game with a big pasta dinner

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as in compensated
to provide (someone) with a just payment for loss or injury the owners of the restaurant were generously satisfied for any business lost during the filming

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Recent Examples of satisfied
Adjective
Erving’s mother, Tameca Erving, said the family is not satisfied with the tampering charges at a news conference July 14. N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 14 July 2026 Obviously, Paramount is pleased with Rayfield’s decision to withdraw his request, but the AG’s office isn’t exactly satisfied with the outcome. Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 11 July 2026
Verb
Doubts about his age have emerged from time to time and, while official documents have verified his date of birth and satisfied Indian cricket’s governing body, the sceptics will not always be satisfied. Mohsin Kamal, New York Times, 25 June 2026 After more than five months of picket lines, the Writers Guild won a contract that satisfied its membership. Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for satisfied
Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfied
Adjective
  • Encouraging as that is, Jim Cramer is just as pleased with the rallies in companies like 3M and General Motors following exceptional quarter reports.
    Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 21 July 2026
  • Shareholders, the creative community and global audiences are all pleased.
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 21 July 2026
Adjective
  • Terry Yost, a safety coordinator for Western Trailers, told the Statesman that Concentra has been a great partner for years, and the business is happy to have this resource for its Idaho employees now.
    Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026
  • Everyone was happy to see Tim Ream excused his yellow card and Miguel Almiron cautioned for diving, including me.
    Graham Scott, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Verb
  • When cooking isn’t an option, a simple snack like apple slices and peanut butter can keep you satiated.
    Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 8 July 2026
  • My Chemical Romance fans were clearly not satiated with listening to only The Black Parade.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • Having convinced the wide player that coming under his tutelage is the right next step, following talks with Chelsea post-Rogers’ sale, Garnacho is set for a critical, arguably career-defining, 12 months.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Lassally wanted Craig Ferguson for the job and eventually convinced the network to sign the Scottish comedian.
    Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • Now, over a year after the film’s premiere, the demand for merchandise is finally being fulfilled with the pending release of dolls of singers/demon hunters Rumi, Mira and Zoey from Mattel, role-playing toys from Hasbro and Funko Pops!
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Already on a yellow card, Fernandez fulfilled that brief with his wild tackle on Pau Cubarsi.
    Jack Lang, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Verb
  • Great novels have delighted everyone except the author’s lightly disguised parents.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
  • Kate Middleton delighted a dedicated group of polo fans Friday, by making a surprise appearance to support Prince William in a charity match.
    Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 11 July 2026
Verb
  • On Tuesday, lawmakers approved every change except one dealing with how municipalities will be compensated for tax breaks.
    ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
  • Are the owners of those medallions to be fully compensated for the current and future value of the medallions, which is several hundred thousand dollars each?
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026
Adjective
  • Not everyone will be glad to see the back of Reeves, said Politico.
    Will Barker, TheWeek, 16 July 2026
  • More likely, Winnipeg just paid the going rate for 24-year-old secondary scorers and will be glad to have done so on an otherwise aging club.
    Murat Ates, New York Times, 15 July 2026

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“Satisfied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfied. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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