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
Manns admits that there are optimum chemical environments for bass but in most lakes the fish must be satisfied with less. — Morris Gresham, Outdoor Life, 9 Nov. 2026 But the bigger picture is that Chinese automotive manufacturers like BYD are no longer satisfied with competing on price and production scale. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
Verb
Snapping open and shut the phone satisfied some deep, restless urge, and the same was true for the rotational flourish of the wrist involved in opening and closing the knife. — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2026 Fans of the genre will be satisfied by the whodunit – the question of how something happened and the mysterious nature of it. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for satisfied
Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfied
Adjective
  • The governor must be pleased that his persistence has earned him a place in the state’s history.
    — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Although business groups were pleased with the compromise, leaders of Unite Here Local 11, the hotel workers union, were furious.
    — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • The service Employees here lead with friendliness, and guests are made to feel not just welcomed but like staff are genuinely happy to see them.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
  • After a few minutes of chitchat, Martinez hopped inside a giant gorilla suit with Lezama’s help and pranced around in front of the lot to happy honks from cars passing by.
    — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Puka Nacua left Philadelphia last week satisfied with a victory and satiated with sandwiches.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Supplies will eventually catch up, and demand will become more satiated.
    — Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • After decades of studying the ways humans wrestle with fear, Lembke is convinced that the act of surrender is as important as the search for order and certainty.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Still, seeing their son struggle to speak, Stephanie and Eric were convinced there was a connection.
    — Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 8 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The gig fulfilled a longtime dream for Letterman, according to a Vulture interview with My Next Guest Needs No Introduction showrunner Isabel Richardson and Gilded Age executive producer Kate Churchill.
    — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Orders reflect current demand, while sales represent past demand that's been fulfilled — and investors are always looking toward the future.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • For families Families are welcomed here with a friendly, low-key attitude that has delighted kids roaming free through the open spaces.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Susan Saint James, the Emmy-winning actress who delighted TV viewers with her light-hearted turns on The Name of the Game, McMillan & Wife and Kate & Allie before quitting at the peak of her powers, has died.
    — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Disa tells them they’ll be compensated, but the Rings, already hidden, will soon be destroyed.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2026
  • With these collaborations, estates and relevant parties are always compensated.
    — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • But Glennon’s glad-handing soon gives way to a much blunter critique when my Ear-Candling Tech’s apprentice steps in to say that my team has absolutely had it with me and my excuses.
    — Julie Klausner, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Many rabid fans from other cities would be glad to trade places with them anytime.
    — Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

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“Satisfied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfied. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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