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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There’s something determinedly hopeful about “Kim’s Convenience,” which like the store it’s named after, wants its patrons to leave satisfied.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
Preparatory discussions in Geneva, where the WTO is based, revealed that the United States and India especially were not satisfied with the proposed roadmap.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
West Midlands Police, which initially said there was no evidence to back the claims, said it had reviewed all information and was satisfied "this has been actioned appropriately".
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
Judge Spencer told the defendant: "I'm quite satisfied you retain much more memory of this attack than you have ever had the courage to admit."
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
I wonder if the Great Powhatan will be satisfied with the switch.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
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