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.
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Explanation
If you’re satisfied, you’re contented, and you don’t need anything more. You're not overjoyed, but you're not complaining either. When something is satisfied, the requirements have been met and nothing more needs to be done. When you pay back the money you owe on a loan, you have satisfied the debt. If you just had a delicious meal, your hunger is probably satisfied. If you’re an outlaw cowboy and your partner double crosses you, you won’t be satisfied until you’ve run him out of town.
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Gregg said that death sentences and executions could resume because the court was satisfied that the penalty could be administered in a way that guaranteed that capital defendants would be treated fairly and equally.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
One of the photographers remarked: “I realized that here was a girl not satisfied with what nature or education had given her and who worked all the time trying to improve herself.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
The Environment Agency said it was satisfied the variation met environmental legislative requirements and provided a high level of protection for human health and the environment.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
"The department was not satisfied that the potential impacts and risks of the project could be adequately assessed or managed," he added.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Carelessly, she let her shaba fall, satisfied to hear it clink loudly against the temple’s polished stone floor with each bounce.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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