Satisfied

//ˈsætɪsfaɪd// adj, verb

adj, verb ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of satisfy form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    In a state of satisfaction.

    "I'm satisfied with your progress in your homework, so you can watch television now."

  2. 2
    Convinced based on the available evidence.

    "The judge was satisfied that the defendant did not go out with the intent to start a riot."

Adjective
  1. 1
    filled with satisfaction wordnet
  2. 2
    allayed wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
contentcontentedhappypleasedhappyaccepting

Example

More examples

"I take it from your silence that you are not satisfied with my answer."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From the verb satisfy, equivalent to satisfy + -ed.

Etymology 2

From Middle English satisfyed, i-satisfyed, i-satisfied, past participle of Middle English satisfien, equivalent to satisfy + -ed.

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