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

In contrast, the pastor’s wife represents someone who is more grounded and satisfied with her place in the world. —Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026

In deciding whether this part of the test is satisfied, a court may consider whether volunteers are replacing employees whom the nonprofit previously paid to perform substantially similar functions. —Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026

Glucomannan absorbs water in the digestive system and helps you to feel full and satisfied after a meal. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026

Cities that are satisfied with the service that DART provides could choose to forgo the 25% return and let the transit agency use the funds. —Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 24 Jan. 2026

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