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
Sethi and Yeoh were often satisfied doing one take for most shots. Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026 Cut the new growth just above the bud, working your way around the plant until the demand is satisfied, says Olvera. Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 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
  • The hotel offers a room service menu, and the staff will also be more than happy to offer you a tour of the art on display throughout the hotel.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • So, when another milestone lands on the calendar—say, Nordstrom’s 125th Anniversary celebration—we’re more than happy to start loading up our carts.
    Madison San Miguel, Allure, 16 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
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  • Ultimately, what convinced many of her colleagues was the reassurance that citizens would not have decisional power; the parliament had a duty to consider their recommendations but could decide not to adopt them.
    Esther King, The Dial, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Kim, who is a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, also said he was not convinced Republicans would work with Democrats next year to roll back or delay the scheduled Medicaid cuts.
    Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 15 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
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  • 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
  • A lot of the stability in Antarctica was because East Antarctica had record snowfall, which compensated for the rapid melting in the less stable West Antarctic Ice Sheet, the authors said.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • They were put into these vehicles by sharp salespeople who were well-compensated.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 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 23 Sep. 2026.

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