satisfied

adjective

sat·​is·​fied ˈsa-təs-ˌfīd 

1

: pleased or content with what has been experienced or received

satisfied customers

a satisfied smile

It attracted a capacity audience of art world luminaries and suburban bankers or whoever they were in their tuxedos and jewels and wild satisfied looks of feeling they were at just the right place that opening evening in Manhattan.

—Jill Johnston

2

: paid in full

… on repayment the term becomes a satisfied term and automatically ceases.

—Robert Megarry et al.

3

: persuaded by argument or evidence

But he was not rude, for as soon as he was satisfied that the papers would remain with him he became almost subservient …

—James A. Michener

Synonyms of satisfied

• pleased
• delighted
• happy
• glad
• thankful

Examples of satisfied in a Sentence

satisfied customers tend to come back over and over

a satisfied vacationer is one who has spent the time doing exactly what he or she wanted

Recent Examples on the Web

Off-site options include boat excursions and ATV adventures that can be coordinated by the concierge team, but the expansive pool will be more than enough for most kids to feel satisfied. —Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025

Fellow resident Richard Circo didn’t walk away with a prize, but still left satisfied with what the team did for him and his fellow residents. —Rashad Alexander december 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Dec. 2025

Fiber is an essential nutrient to help regulate blood sugar and metabolism, and keep you satisfied and full. —Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 30 Dec. 2025

Not all parties were satisfied. —Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing satisfied

• self-satisfied

Rhymes for satisfied

• actinide
• aldehyde
• alkoxide
• alongside
• amplified
• arsenide
• beautified
• biocide
• butoxide
• calcified
• ceramide
• certified