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
  • Kings summer league coach Chris Darnell was happy to see Acuff have some success.
    Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • But Mendieta’s story did not have a happy ending, and this is never mentioned.
    Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 15 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
  • 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
  • She will also be compensated for 20 unused vacation days and 15 personal leave days.
    Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • During the school year, Black is compensated for his time as an assistant football coach and wrestling coach.
    Taylor O'Connor July 15, Kansas City Star, 15 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 18 Jul. 2026.

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