satiable
/'seiʃjəbl/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Capable of being satisfied or appeased: Describes something, typically a desire, need, or appetite, that can be fulfilled or quenched to the point of satisfaction.
Usage
The adjective "satiable" is used to describe a need or desire that has a limit and can be met. It is a formal word, often used in literary or academic contexts rather than everyday conversation. It modifies nouns like "appetite," "thirst," "curiosity," or "desire."
Examples
- After the long hike, even his satiable thirst was finally quenched by several glasses of water.
- The researcher had a satiable curiosity about the ancient culture, which was fully satisfied by the new archaeological discoveries.
- A baby's hunger is satiable, but their need for affection seems endless.
Advanced Usage
- "Insatiable": This is the much more common antonym of "satiable," meaning impossible to satisfy. The contrast is often used for emphasis.
- While some appetites are satiable, the desire for knowledge can often feel insatiable.
Variants and Related Words
- Satiate (verb): To satisfy a desire or need fully.
- The large meal satiated his hunger.
- Satiety (noun): The state of being full or gratified beyond desire.
- He ate to the point of satiety.
Synonyms
- Satisfiable: Capable of being satisfied.
- Quenchable: Capable of being satisfied or extinguished (often used for thirst).
- Appeasable: Capable of being pacified or placated.
Antonyms
- Insatiable: Impossible to satisfy.
- Unquenchable: Impossible to satisfy or extinguish.
- Voracious: Wanting or consuming great quantities, often insatiably.
Adjective
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capable of being sated
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a satiable thirst
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a satiable appetite
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