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
To be sure, if the results disappoint — or investors aren’t satisfied with them — then that could put pressure on a market that’s already on edge. Fred Imbert, CNBC, 22 July 2026 But even with his NFL career secured just for the time being, Bobo isn’t satisfied. Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026
Verb
Doubts about his age have emerged from time to time and, while official documents have verified his date of birth and satisfied Indian cricket’s governing body, the sceptics will not always be satisfied. Mohsin Kamal, New York Times, 25 June 2026 After more than five months of picket lines, the Writers Guild won a contract that satisfied its membership. Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for satisfied
Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfied
Adjective
  • Encouraging as that is, Jim Cramer is just as pleased with the rallies in companies like 3M and General Motors following exceptional quarter reports.
    Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 21 July 2026
  • Shareholders, the creative community and global audiences are all pleased.
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 21 July 2026
Adjective
  • But when her daughter, Nova, started an apprenticeship as a tattoo artist, Grooms, now in her early 60s, was happy to let her practice on her skin.
    Rachel Brown Kirkland, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
  • Staff are genuinely friendly, outgoing, and happy to recommend their favorite haunts in town.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 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
  • Having convinced the wide player that coming under his tutelage is the right next step, following talks with Chelsea post-Rogers’ sale, Garnacho is set for a critical, arguably career-defining, 12 months.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Lassally wanted Craig Ferguson for the job and eventually convinced the network to sign the Scottish comedian.
    Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • While the aircraft fulfilled its promise to keep the president safe in a crisis, its legendary communication systems faltered.
    Peter Kastor, Fortune, 27 July 2026
  • An order that cannot be fulfilled is not only an ERP problem.
    Robert Kramer, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Verb
  • Mitchell entered the theater just after the clip ended and was delighted by the immersive effects.
    Matt Minton, Variety, 19 July 2026
  • Great novels have delighted everyone except the author’s lightly disguised parents.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
Verb
  • That differs from an individual NIL endorsement in which an athlete is compensated for using his or her name, image or likeness.
    Manny Navarro, New York Times, 28 July 2026
  • Chattel slavery, in all its brutality, Sojourner laments, could not just be forgotten; African Americans needed to be compensated for centuries of hardship.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026
Adjective
  • And the working artist is glad to discuss their projects with anyone entering their creative space.
    Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 23 July 2026
  • In a statement provided to Ars, Anthropic’s deputy general counsel, Aparna Sridhar, said that Anthropic is glad the case’s landmark ruling established that its AI training was fair use and is happy that most rightsholders have already filed claims.
    Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026

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“Satisfied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfied. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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