Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Contented or pleased because a desire, need, or expectation has been fulfilled. This describes the feeling of having received enough of something or having something resolved.
   • Convinced or certain about something. This describes a state of being free from doubt after receiving an explanation or proof.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective (Content/Pleased):
  • After the large meal, he felt completely satisfied.
  • The manager spoke with the satisfied customer about her positive experience.
  • She was satisfied with the final grade on her project.
• Adjective (Convinced/Certain):
  • The detective was satisfied that the suspect was telling the truth.
  • I am not satisfied with your explanation for being late.
  • Once satisfied with the safety checks, the engineer approved the launch.

Advanced Usage

• "To be satisfied with": This is the most common construction, used to indicate what has fulfilled the need or desire.
  • Are you satisfied with the service you received?
• "To be satisfied that...": This construction is used to express being convinced or certain of a fact.
  • The jury was satisfied that the evidence proved guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Variants and Related Words

• Satisfy (verb): To fulfill a desire, need, or requirement; to provide what is needed or wanted.
  • The meal satisfied his hunger.
• Satisfying (adjective): Providing fulfillment or pleasure; gratifying.
  • Finishing the marathon was a satisfying achievement.
• Satisfaction (noun): The feeling of contentment or pleasure from having a desire or need fulfilled.
  • He derived great satisfaction from helping others.

Synonyms

• Contented: Happy and at ease, often because one's needs are met.
• Fulfilled: Feeling happy and satisfied because one's potential or desires have been realized.
• Gratified: Pleased, especially by having received recognition or having a wish fulfilled.
• Convinced: Completely certain about something.

Antonyms

• Dissatisfied: Not content or happy with something.
• Unsatisfied: Not having had one's desire or demand fulfilled.
• Frustrated: Feeling upset or annoyed because of inability to change or achieve something.

Related Phrases

• A satisfied smile: A smile that shows contentment or pleasure.
  • She gave a satisfied smile after solving the difficult puzzle.
• To rest satisfied: To be content and not seek anything more.
  • He could rest satisfied knowing he had done his best.

Adjective

1. allayed
   • his thirst quenched he was able to continue
2. filled with satisfaction
   • a satisfied customer