sated
Sated (adj) means Completely satisfied, especially having had more than enough food, drink, or pleasure. Example: “After the huge dinner, he felt pleasantly sated.”
How to use sated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFully satisfied, often to the point of having had enough or more than enough.
Don't confuse with "sated" meaning something is spelled the same but pronounced like "seh-ted," not like "sat-ed."
Word forms
more sated comparative, most sated superlative
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After the huge dinner, he felt pleasantly _____.
Etymology
From Middle English satet, satyt, saded. Equivalent to sate + -ed.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for sated
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What does “sated” mean?
The word “sated” means completely satisfied, especially having had more than enough food, drink, or pleasure. In plain terms, fully satisfied, often to the point of having had enough or more than enough.
How do you pronounce “sated”?
“Sated” is pronounced SAY-tihd (/ˈseɪtɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “sated” in a sentence?
Here is “sated” used in a sentence: “After the huge dinner, he felt pleasantly sated.”
What is another word for “sated”?
Words with a similar meaning to “sated” include satiate, satisfied, satiated and full.
What part of speech is “sated”?
“Sated” is an adjective.