Satisfied
/ˈsætɪsfʌɪd/
Definitions
2 meaningsFeeling pleased because you have got what you wanted or needed.
/ˈsætɪsfʌɪd/
Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.
The team was satisfied with their performance.
💡 Simply: It's like when you get a yummy treat or finish a fun game – you feel happy and content because you got what you wanted or needed!
👶 For kids: When you're happy because you got what you wanted or needed.
More Examples
I am satisfied with the progress of the project.
After a long day, he was satisfied with his achievements.
How It's Used
"She was satisfied with her exam results."
"The customer was satisfied with the product."
Having had a need or desire met or fulfilled; having been provided with something needed.
/ˈsætɪsfʌɪd/
Fulfilled or provided with what is needed or desired.
All of the requirements for the scholarship were satisfied.
💡 Simply: When something has been done or given to fulfill what's needed or wanted, like when you fill up your gas tank or get all the ingredients for your favorite recipe.
👶 For kids: When you have what you need or want, like food when you're hungry!
More Examples
The demand for the product has been satisfied.
The hunger was satisfied with a large meal.
How It's Used
"The company needs to satisfy the customer's needs to maintain their reputation."
"The legal requirements were satisfied, and the case was closed."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
self-satisfied
Feeling pleased with oneself, often to an excessive degree.
"He looked rather self-satisfied as he took a bow after his performance."
fully satisfied
Completely satisfied, leaving no doubt or room for improvement.
"The customer was fully satisfied with the service."
From Middle French *satisfier* and Latin *satisfacere* ('to satisfy'), from *satis* ('enough') + *facere* ('to do, make').
The word has been in use since the late 14th century, initially referring to fulfilling or appeasing a desire.
Memory tip
Imagine a SATISFIED customer, feeling good because they got everything they asked for.