satisfied
Americanadjective
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content.
a satisfied look.
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completely paid, as a bill.
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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
Example Sentences
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Following his announcement Monday, the Socialists indicated they were satisfied with the concessions to their demands for the new budget.
From Barron's
Yet he gathered some beautiful footage and was eventually satisfied with the edit of a short film.
From BBC
"I want to win this tournament. I am only satisfied if I win, but I am proud of myself regardless of how I get on."
From Barron's
He called up representatives for a few brands to ask whether their cotton underwear was sewn with polyester thread, but couldn’t get an answer that satisfied him.
Her sister once wrote that her “aim was high, the ideal unattainable . . . too high to attain to the fruition of the soul and be satisfied.”
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