Definition of satisfiednext
1
2

satisfied

2 of 2

verb

past tense of satisfy
1
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

2
3
4
5
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of satisfied
Adjective
Unfortunately, there are those on America’s political left who would also be satisfied if the State of Israel ceased to exist. — Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 8 Oct. 2026 Since the pandemic, Gallup finds more young adults downbeat on their personal relationships, on feeling active and on feeling satisfied with their standard of living. — Scott Clement, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
The court sent unresolved questions about whether the warrant in that case satisfied constitutional requirements back to a lower court. — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026 The court did not decide whether the particular geofence warrant ultimately satisfied the Fourth Amendment's probable cause and particularity requirements. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for satisfied
Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfied
Adjective
  • Despite Antetokounmpo’s big night, Spoelstra wasn’t pleased with the Heat’s spacing on Wednesday.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Gamers will be pleased to know that several game companies are going to be bringing native Arm versions of popular games.
    — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • As for the happy throng of guests, the dress code was wide open to interpretation, from paillettes to pink marabou.
    — Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The Knicks enter the 2026 season this week as defending NBA champions, as any New Yorker in your life would be happy to remind you.
    — Noah Shachtman, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Puka Nacua left Philadelphia last week satisfied with a victory and satiated with sandwiches.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Supplies will eventually catch up, and demand will become more satiated.
    — Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Kamala Harris’ defeat convinced some Democratic strategists, like the big-tenters at Third Way and the Searchlight Institute, that Democratic candidates were too easily moved by activists, and that voters held this against them.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Clinical trials cost millions of dollars, so companies first must be convinced the drugs look promising enough for FDA approval, as well as have an edge over current medications.
    — Amy Maxmen, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • While many returned to the liner with goal fulfilled, a fair number were derailed at the gate.
    — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The People of Minneola deserve a meaningful voice before decisions are made and clear answers about who benefits, who pays, and how commitments will be fulfilled.
    — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • And his fight against Black housing development in Newark’s North Ward delighted many of his neighbors.
    — Mark Krasovic, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Past visitors include different types of tuna that have delighted sport fishers, and open-ocean red crabs that can change the poop color of birds that feast on them.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • In last year’s World Series, Ohtani had endured hitting slumps, too, but his teammates compensated with timely contributions to earn a second consecutive title.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026
  • As creators take on political topics, questions often surface about whether influencers are being compensated.
    — Abby Dodge, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Welcome back Insiders, glad to have you here after a busy week in Cannes and plenty else going on.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The publisher was so glad, saying thank you because the book is back, and on top of that, the world is discovering that character.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Satisfied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfied. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster