satisfied
SA-tihs-fyd
Satisfied (adj) means Pleased because a need, desire, or expectation has been met. Example: “The customers seemed satisfied with the service.”
adj
1
Pleased because a need, desire, or expectation has been met.
"The customers seemed satisfied with the service."
"She gave a satisfied smile after finishing the puzzle."
"I felt satisfied after such a big, warm meal."
2
Convinced, based on the evidence available.
"The judge was satisfied that the witness was telling the truth."
"The inspector was satisfied that the building met all the safety rules."
"I am not satisfied that this explanation tells us what really happened."
How to use satisfied
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHappy that something has met your expectations, or convinced that something is true.
Common pairings
satisfied customer
satisfied with
satisfied that
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more satisfied
- Superlative
- most satisfied
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What does “satisfied” mean?
The word “satisfied” means pleased because a need, desire, or expectation has been met. In plain terms, happy that something has met your expectations, or convinced that something is true.
How do you pronounce “satisfied”?
“Satisfied” is pronounced SA-tihs-fyd (/ˈsætɪsfaɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “satisfied” in a sentence?
Here is “satisfied” used in a sentence: “The customers seemed satisfied with the service.”
What is another word for “satisfied”?
Words with a similar meaning to “satisfied” include happy.
What part of speech is “satisfied”?
“Satisfied” is an adjective.
Is “satisfied” a common word?
“Satisfied” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “satisfied” have?
“Satisfied” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: pleased because a need, desire, or expectation has been met.
What is the difference between satisfied and content?
"Satisfied" means pleased because a need, desire, or expectation has been met. "Content" describes a quieter, more lasting state of being at ease with what you have, without necessarily having a specific need fulfilled.
What is the difference between satisfied and fulfilled?
"Satisfied" means a particular need or expectation has been met. "Fulfilled" is deeper, describing a lasting sense of purpose and meaning, so you might feel satisfied with a meal but fulfilled by a career.
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