Definition of satisfiednext
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satisfied

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verb

past tense of satisfy
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as in satiated
to put a complete end to (a physical need or desire) the players satisfied their hunger after the game with a big pasta dinner

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as in compensated
to provide (someone) with a just payment for loss or injury the owners of the restaurant were generously satisfied for any business lost during the filming

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Recent Examples of satisfied
Adjective
Another review of open-concept offices likewise found that employees in open offices were less productive and less satisfied. Nia Bowers, USA Today, 29 June 2026 Food and drink With seven bars and restaurants, a host of private dining experiences and regular beach barbecues, there's more than enough choice to keep guests satisfied for weeks on end. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026
Verb
The juxtaposition of glossy and matte papers satisfied the papyrophile in Nilsson while adding a chewy subtext for viewers. Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026 Doubts about his age have emerged from time to time and, while official documents have verified his date of birth and satisfied Indian cricket’s governing body, the sceptics will not always be satisfied. Mohsin Kamal, New York Times, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for satisfied
Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfied
Adjective
  • Jacie Prieto Lopez, LA28’s vice president of communications and public affairs, said in a statement that her organization is pleased to forward the agreement to the council for consideration.
    David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026
  • Jackass fans appear pleased with the celebration that combines a look back at classic stunts alongside an array of new footage, with Best and Last nabbing an A- CinemaScore.
    Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2026
Adjective
  • At the beach, maybe, at a barbecue or whatever place sets fireworks pinwheeling through your holiday-happy mind.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Like many great works of American literature, the book is an unflinching portrait of a seemingly happy family held together by hubris and fear of change.
    Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Through it all, Florida restaurants continue to survive and thrive, keeping residents and visitors satiated and coming back for more.
    Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
  • Their protein and fat content help keep you full (satiated) throughout the day, which can help prevent energy dips.
    Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • While Terenzio believes secrecy is essential for any celebrity wedding, she isn't convinced Madison Square Garden would actually host Swift and Kelce's ceremony.
    Lauryn Overhultz , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • Meta was facing a landmark federal antitrust prosecution that Trump, if he could be convinced, might pressure the Justice Department to drop or settle.
    Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • This bonus offer will be fulfilled as 20,000 ThankYou® Points, which can be redeemed for $200 cash back.
    Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • There were warning signs blinking about the quality of the defenders for weeks and on Monday those prophecies were fulfilled.
    Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • This lighthearted cameo delighted longtime fans and underscored that, while the late-night institution has closed, Colbert himself isn't disappearing from the spotlight anytime soon.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • The role required an actor fluent in Russian and English, a detail that delighted Kharlamova.
    Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Douglas said automatic gratuities also serve a practical purpose for larger parties, helping to ensure servers are fairly compensated for the additional coordination and service those tables require.
    Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • With the original melody-makers credited and compensated, the reference is recognizable, but the recording is entirely AtHeart’s.
    Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Adjective
  • Overall, though, the nurses are glad for the staffing standards, Casas said.
    Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 29 June 2026
  • Most players would be glad to end their careers with 500 appearances — to have almost 1,000 goals is freakish, outlandish, historic.
    Duncan Alexander, New York Times, 26 June 2026

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“Satisfied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfied. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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