Synonyms

satisfied

American

[sat-is-fahyd] / ˈsæt ɪsˌfaɪd /

adjective

content.

a satisfied look.
completely paid, as a bill.
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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“To say that I was extraordinarily satisfied, no, but I also don’t regret what I did,” he said in the videos, according to the Justice Department.

From The Wall Street Journal

But when buyers cancel after the contingencies are satisfied, that may constitute a breach of contract.

From The Wall Street Journal

He previously declared himself "satisfied" by the way things had been handled and saw no reason for an investigation.

From BBC

Brown-Fuller went on to ask if Davies-Jones believed "poor transfer decisions" were being made based "on a lack of capacity", or if she was "satisfied" the decisions made by the parole board were "strong enough".

From BBC

Mr Reavey said he was "satisfied" the names of he and his siblings have been cleared.

From BBC

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