adj B1 Intermediate Common

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

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."

Convinced, based on the evidence available.

"The judge was satisfied that the witness was telling the truth."

How to use satisfied

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHappy that something has met your expectations, or convinced that something is true.

Common pairings

satisfied customer satisfied with satisfied that

Word forms

more satisfied comparative, most satisfied superlative

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.

Test yourself on “satisfied” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage →

Fill the gap

Can you complete this real example?

The customers seemed _____ with the service.

Etymology

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Synonyms

View more →

content contented gratified fulfilled pleased convinced happy

Related words

please sure happy certain message text content active

Rhymes for satisfied

lied pied tied fried dried tried denied allied buried varied envied untied

See all rhymes for satisfied →

Frequently asked questions

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.

Featured in

Vocabulary lists that include satisfied:

9 letter words The 5000 most common English words

People also searched

please sure happy certain message text content active