1
as in pleased
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
satisfied customers tend to come back over and over
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as in happy
feeling that one's needs or desires have been met
a satisfied vacationer is one who has spent the time doing exactly what he or she wanted
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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 convinced
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests
it took me a while to satisfy my attorney that I had good grounds for a lawsuit
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as in fulfilled
to do what is required by the terms of
the contractor had clearly failed to satisfy the terms of the agreement
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as in delighted
to give satisfaction to
a hot dinner and a relaxing massage never fails to satisfy her after a long week at work
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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
Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 May 2026
Peterson went 19-for-25 in the spot-up shooting drill at the combine, finishing second, but the guard still wasn’t satisfied.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Mireille Rebeiz, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
The president satisfied his own ego, displaying no patience, as other bloodthirsty warlords throughout history.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Curiosity Is the Secret Ingredient Bobby Flay has never been satisfied with a single lane.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 May 2026
Peterson went 19-for-25 in the spot-up shooting drill at the combine, finishing second, but the guard still wasn’t satisfied.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Verb
But those moves have not satisfied those in Israel intent on full occupation of southern Lebanon.
—Mireille Rebeiz, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
The president satisfied his own ego, displaying no patience, as other bloodthirsty warlords throughout history.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfied
Adjective
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Gutman is particularly pleased to be doing the show at the Marriott Theatre.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Reflecting on the breakout success of Mackenzie Crook’s Small Prophets, BBC comedy chief Jon Petrie is pleased that his team failed to land an American co-producer.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Yes, The Comeback put on a happy face, for Valerie’s sake.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
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The games, piled high on shelves and tables, actually had an organization system, something Carolyn was not used to but was quite happy about.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Fortunately, there are many snacks that can help keep you satiated between meals while keeping your blood pressure in check.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
11 May 2026
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Even in this version, though, Harry Potter fans leave fully satiated.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Of course, not all officers were readily convinced.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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If the prover reveals two different colors in response to every challenge, the verifier will eventually be convinced that the prover knows a valid coloring.—
Ben Brubaker,
Quanta Magazine,
11 May 2026
Verb
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In some ways, Rashad has fulfilled that promise.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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The honor fulfilled late owner Joan Payson’ decades-old wish to retire the number after the Say Hey Kid’s playing days.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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This special performance is part of Film Independent’s ongoing Live Read series, which has delighted audiences since 2011.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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Xi at the time gave the president and first lady a private tour of the Forbidden City, an ancient royal palace that's one of the most recognizable sites in China, and delighted them with a special performance of the Peking Opera on that visit.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Congress had in 2011 removed the requirement for Senate confirmation of NSB members, who work part-time and are only compensated for their time on the board.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
11 May 2026
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In fact, the hotel’s location easily compensated for it.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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So glad to see Jacqueline Mathews back.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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The Gators are glad to be along for the ride.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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“Satisfied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfied. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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