satiate

[ verb sey-shee-eyt; adjective sey-shee-it, -eyt ]

verb (used with object)

, sa·ti·at·ed, sa·ti·at·ing.

1. to supply with anything to excess, so as to disgust or weary; surfeit.

   Synonyms: gorge, stuff, glut

2. to satisfy to the full; sate.

adjective

1. satiated.

satiate

/ ˈseɪʃɪˌeɪt /

verb

1. to fill or supply beyond capacity or desire, often arousing weariness
2. to supply to satisfaction or capacity

Derived Forms

• ˌsatiˈation, noun

Other Words From

• sati·ation noun
• nonsa·ti·ation noun
• un·sati·ating adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of satiate¹

1400–50; late Middle English (adj.) < Latin satiātus (past participle of satiāre to satisfy), equivalent to sati- enough (akin to sad ) + -ātus -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of satiate¹

C16: from Latin satiāre to satisfy, from satis enough

Example Sentences

It means satisfied and satiated and like all is right with the world.

From Salon

I eat a French dip sandwich and a pickled egg that stains my fingertips purple at Philippe’s and feel satiated.

From Los Angeles Times

“You are entertained and satiated,” the narrator intones, “you are seemingly productive. But you are not great.”

From BBC

According to a press release from the company, Dunkin is also announcing a new $6 Meal Deal, "an offering that not only delivers on value but also packs a punch in its satiating size."

From Salon

Redirecting his desire to rave and complain to Truth Social, where few will ever read it, can only satiate Trump for so long.

From Salon

Related Words

• gratify
• indulge
• nauseate
• sate
• slake