satisfied
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Definition
- 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
- allayed
- his thirst quenched he was able to continue
- filled with satisfaction
- a satisfied customer