satisfied
adjective
sat·is·fied
ˈsa-təs-ˌfīd 
1
: pleased or content with what has been experienced or received
satisfied customers
a satisfied smile
It attracted a capacity audience of art world luminaries and suburban bankers or whoever they were in their tuxedos and jewels and wild satisfied looks of feeling they were at just the right place that opening evening in Manhattan.—
Jill Johnston
Jill Johnston2
: paid in full
… on repayment the term becomes a satisfied term and automatically ceases.—Robert Megarry et al.
Robert Megarry et al.3
: persuaded by argument or evidence
But he was not rude, for as soon as he was satisfied that the papers would remain with him he became almost subservient …—James A. Michener
James A. MichenerExamples of satisfied in a Sentence
satisfied customers tend to come back over and over
a satisfied vacationer is one who has spent the time doing exactly what he or she wanted
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Still, Wimbledon was satisfied with Williams’s statement and did not fine her.
—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The man settled back into his chair with a satisfied expression, his hands steepled in front of his chin.
—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Protein, fiber, and healthy fats help keep you satisfied and may reduce cravings later in the evening.
—
Lindsey Desoto,
Health,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for satisfied
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“Satisfied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satisfied. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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