satisfied

[ sat-is-fahyd ]

adjective

1. content:

   a satisfied look.

2. completely paid, as a bill.
3. convinced, as in an argument:

   Their opponents were finally satisfied.

Other Words From

• quasi-satis·fied adjective
• un·satis·fied adjective
• well-satis·fied adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of satisfied¹

First recorded in 1565–75; satisfy + -ed ²

Example Sentences

In its summary, the commission said it was "largely satisfied with processes in place within departments to apply, consider and approve exception requests".

From BBC

According to Gallup, on the eve of the election in 1996, just 39 percent said they were satisfied with how things were going in the country, but Bill Clinton won reelection in a rout.

From Salon

The results further revealed that nearly 90% of the patients were satisfied with the telemedicine experience, with one-fifth reporting that they preferred this method of exam over an in-person appointment with a specialist.

From Science Daily

The government's independent advisory body has looked at all the evidence and is satisfied that fortification is the right course of action for society as a whole.

From BBC

They would need to be satisfied that a patient's choice has been made without pressure or coercion.

From BBC

Related Words

• content
• contented
• convinced
• fulfilled
• happy
• pleased