Satisfied Definition & Meaning

American

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Examples

Related Words

Synonyms satisfied American [sat-is-fahyd] / ˈsæt ɪsˌfaɪd /

adjective

1. content.

   a satisfied look.

2. completely paid, as a bill.

3. convinced, as in an argument.

   Their opponents were finally satisfied.

Other Word Forms

• quasi-satisfied adjective
• unsatisfied adjective
• well-satisfied adjective

Etymology

Origin of satisfied

First recorded in 1565–75; satisfy + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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He adds: "We arranged well over 20,000 trusts and the vast majority understood and were satisfied".

From BBC

Commercial banks previously had satisfied their need for liquid reserve assets in a variety of ways, including trading among themselves in an overnight-reserves lending market.

From The Wall Street Journal

Tapping into more niche scenarios, hobbies and sports teams allows the networks to invite new audiences in, while keeping their loyal viewers satisfied with a break in formula.

From Los Angeles Times

Regardless of their view on Reform, no one we spoke to seemed particularly politically satisfied at the moment.

From BBC

"I am satisfied, and the ministry is satisfied, that those procedures are being enacted and we'll continue to keep it under review."

From BBC

Related Words

• content
• contented
• convinced
• fulfilled
• happy
• pleased

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