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
Both tests must be satisfied for a distribution to be income-tax free. Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026 While acknowledging that some decisions would always involve an element of subjectivity, Collina said FIFA was satisfied with how VAR principles had been applied throughout the tournament. Reuters, NBC news, 9 July 2026
Verb
Green Dot founder Steve Barr stipulated that his group’s schools would be union represented — but that commitment satisfied only a small number of opponents. Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026 The juxtaposition of glossy and matte papers satisfied the papyrophile in Nilsson while adding a chewy subtext for viewers. Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for satisfied
Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfied
Adjective
  • Our mattress tester was pleased that the packaging was manageable to move up the stairs with the help of her roommate.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
  • The fact that Andrade is quite pleased to make no money at all points to a problem for the vehicle recycling industry — and for society at large.
    Camila Domonoske, NPR, 13 July 2026
Adjective
  • The shorts are nice and loose, with a bottom layer to keep everything covered up, and pockets to keep me happy.
    Laurie Lyons-Makaimoku, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
  • But, if the bride and groom were happy with how the day went, that’s probably all that matters in the long run.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 8 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
  • Throughout the trailer, Bret is shown growing wary of Robert though his group of friends may not be convinced.
    Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026
  • Solbakken said earlier he was convinced the ball hit a camera cable above the pitch just before Jude Bellingham scored England’s equaliser in the first half of the quarter-final.
    Reuters, NBC news, 14 July 2026
Verb
  • But the request wasn’t fulfilled until nearly three months later, on Friday, July 10, after the Observer’s attorney, Benjamin Leighton, reached out to CATS.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2026
  • Launched in 2023, Euclid has fulfilled its promise in its mission to discover early quasars, with this hitherto unprecedented haul of 31 of these black hole engines.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 9 July 2026
Verb
  • What were some of the announcements that delighted or amused you?
    Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
  • Video showed Quansah’s studs colliding with Gallardo’s calf and the referee issued Quansah a red card that delighted the crowd as England’s lineup was reduced to 10 men.
    Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • Ensuring that authors were compensated for their intellectual and creative efforts was intended to incentivize production of further works, which in turn would benefit wider society.
    Zoey Forbes, The Dial, 7 July 2026
  • These essential workers will be compensated for their time on the clock while other government employees enjoy the extra long holiday.
    Darin Oswald, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026
Adjective
  • Some people were glad to see the song removed from the Stones’ setlist, while others decried the decision.
    René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026
  • They’d be stunned maybe, and shocked at how much rights have been extended to people, and glad about it.
    NBC news, NBC news, 5 July 2026

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“Satisfied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfied. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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