satiable

[ sey-shuh-buhl, -shee-uh- ]

adjective

1. capable of being satiated.

satiable

/ ˈseɪʃə-; ˈseɪʃɪəbəl /

adjective

1. capable of being satiated

Derived Forms

• ˈsatiably, adverb
• ˌsatiaˈbility, noun

Other Words From

• satia·bili·ty satia·ble·ness noun
• satia·bly adverb
• nonsa·ti·a·bili·ty noun
• non·sati·a·ble adjective
• unsa·tia·bili·ty noun
• un·satia·ble adjective
• un·satia·ble·ness noun
• un·satia·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of satiable¹

First recorded in 1560–70; sati(ate) + -able

Example Sentences

Consequently, his daughters all seem to have grown into satiable, well-balanced people rather than success addicts.

From The Guardian

In general, however, commodities which minister to easily satiable wants are ill-adapted for money.

From Project Gutenberg

Kipling's Elephant-child with the "'satiable curiosity" finally asked a question which seemed simple enough but which sent him on a long journey into unknown parts.

From Project Gutenberg

All the animals become very interesting because we are concerned to know their particular reason for spanking the "'satiable Elephant's Child."

From Project Gutenberg

Like the Elephant's Child, Sahwah was full of 'satiable curiosity, and her inquisitive trunk was always stretched out in a quivering search for information.

From Project Gutenberg