adj, verb ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past of sate form-of, past

Adjective

1. 1
   In a state of complete and thorough satisfaction; having one’s appetite fully satisfied, by having enough of something.

   "When she is sated with his body, she will find the error of her choice"

2. 2
   Quelled of thirst or hunger.

Synonyms

All synonyms

fullsatiatesatisfiedallayedapatheticbenumbed

Antonyms

All antonyms

hungrythirsty

Example

More examples

"His appetite is still far from sated."

Etymology

From Middle English satet, satyt, saded. Equivalent to sate + -ed.

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