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sated

SAY-tihd

Sated (adj) means Completely satisfied, especially having had more than enough food, drink, or pleasure. Example: “After the huge dinner, he felt pleasantly sated.”

adj
1
Completely satisfied, especially having had more than enough food, drink, or pleasure.
"After the huge dinner, he felt pleasantly sated."
"Her curiosity was finally sated once she read the ending."

How to use sated

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFully satisfied, often to the point of having had enough or more than enough.

Common mistake

Don't confuse with "sated" meaning something is spelled the same but pronounced like "seh-ted," not like "sat-ed."

Common pairings
feel sated sated appetite sated curiosity

Word forms

more sated comparative, most sated superlative

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Etymology

From Middle English satet, satyt, saded. Equivalent to sate + -ed.

Origin: Middle English

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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