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
Coleman sets high expectations Timberview has reached the playoffs in each of the past eight years, but Coleman is not satisfied with simply extending that streak. — Jaylon Shoots, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 Warsh could gain that confidence with an apparent path to an end to the Iran war or some assurance that the president is satisfied with the current tariff regime. — Steve Liesman, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
The treat filled me up, cooled me down and completely satisfied my sweet tooth. — Hali Smith august 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Aug. 2026 The iPhone’s success, however, has satisfied some of those concerns for now, especially since Apple can partner with other companies like Google to use their AI models. — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for satisfied
Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfied
Adjective
  • Council members weren’t pleased with the ambiguous phrasing of the community benefit commitment, however.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Mizzou will likely be pleased to be back to its regular game-week preparation — and better still for the Tigers, they’re favored for the third week in a row.
    — PJ Green September 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Writers Guild of America The WGA doesn’t seem to be happy with today’s settlement.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • But everyone else seemed happy to be there, and cheered each message of neutrality.
    — Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Cabeca likes to follow a keto diet and said the healthy fats keep her satiated while the protein supports her muscles and hormones.
    — Cathy Cassata, HEALTH, 26 Aug. 2026
  • If the journey could take time, bring pet food and a few treats to keep your pet satiated.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Menace said the response convinced him that lucha could become more than a secondary attraction.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Though Rome was not convinced (Columbus had not, to anyone’s knowledge, performed any miracles), in 1892, Pope Leo XIII did issue a special encyclical calling on all clergy in the Americas and in Europe to hold a special Mass each Columbus Day.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The Courant asked to interview Santiago and Braswell, but our request was not fulfilled in time for this article.
    — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The former security chief fulfilled Beijing’s long-standing imperative to enact a homegrown national security law in 2024.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • She was delighted by the story and assured me that had Bernard seen Eddie decapitate his work for a laugh, he would have been doubled over alongside my father.
    — Jesse McLaren, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
  • That opening-day land in Disney’s Animal Kingdom delighted families for 28 years, but officially closed in February 2026 to make way for an entirely new Tropical Americas land.
    — Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • She was not compensated nor given an additional discount for later posting about her experience on social media.
    — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The trial, which began this week at the historic Placer County courthouse in Auburn, is being held to determine the value of Flores’ loss and whether she should also be compensated for her husband’s pain.
    — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • But McDowell is glad the Supreme Court blocked the use of the new districts for November.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Now that Earle Meets World is, well, out in the world, Alix, Ashtin, and the rest of the family are particularly glad that their breast cancer journey is in the spotlight—and plan on continuing to spread awareness.
    — Caitlin Carlson, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2026

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“Satisfied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfied. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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