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
Jill Johnston2
: paid in full
… on repayment the term becomes a satisfied term and automatically ceases.—Robert Megarry et al.
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
James A. MichenerExamples 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
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Hopefully, the conversation will run smoothly, and both parties will leave satisfied.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 14 Jan. 2026
Bilandic later apologized for his mishandling of the snow removal, but Chicago residents — and voters — weren’t satisfied.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
The biggest responsibility now is probably keeping all 26 players satisfied with their role on the team.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
The combination of roasted broccoli, chicken, and quinoa will keep you full and satisfied for hours.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 14 Jan. 2026
Bilandic later apologized for his mishandling of the snow removal, but Chicago residents — and voters — weren’t satisfied.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
The biggest responsibility now is probably keeping all 26 players satisfied with their role on the team.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
The combination of roasted broccoli, chicken, and quinoa will keep you full and satisfied for hours.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for satisfied
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“Satisfied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satisfied. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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