satiety

[ suh-tahy-i-tee ]

noun

1. the state of being satiated; surfeit.

satiety

/ səˈtaɪɪtɪ /

noun

1. the state of being satiated

Other Words From

• over·sa·tie·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of satiety¹

1525–35; < Latin satietās; replacing earlier sacietie < Middle French sacieté < Latin

Word History and Origins

Origin of satiety¹

C16: from Latin satietās, from satis enough

Example Sentences

The drug's overall effect is to promote a feeling of fullness or "satiety," which reduces the desire for food and to boost insulin secretion, which reduces glucose levels in the blood.

From Science Daily

Leptin is a hormone that, in adults, regulates hunger by providing a sensation of satiety and helps maintain body weight on a long-term basis.

From Science Daily

The satiety can be felt through the camera, its satisfaction with luxuriating in something so pure, so clean.

From Los Angeles Times

For example, it has been shown that consumers generally eat more when watching television, listening to music, or in the presence of others, because the distraction decreases our reliance on internal satiety signals.

From Salon

Intuitive eating, which emphasizes paying attention to hunger and satiety and allows flexibility in eating behavior, is associated with better physical and mental health in adolescence.

From Salon