satisfied
Americanadjective
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content.
a satisfied look.
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completely paid, as a bill.
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convinced, as in an argument.
Their opponents were finally satisfied.
Other Word Forms
- quasi-satisfied adjective
- unsatisfied adjective
- well-satisfied adjective
Etymology
Origin of satisfied
Example Sentences
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A lawyer for her family, Ben Crump, told the New York Times that the family members are satisfied by the settlement.
From BBC
Mary Greeley was too obsessed to remain satisfied.
From Literature
"I mean, it's great but I still have to prove myself every week. I'm not satisfied by it. I am happy it went well but it's not the end."
From BBC
Mr Justice Butcher said he was "satisfied" the pair should not be sanctioned and had taken "appropriate steps to put it right".
From BBC
With her black eyes shooting fire, Mama turned to me and said, “Jay Berry, I hope you’re satisfied. We’ve just lost the best goose we ever had.”
From Literature
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