satisfied
adjective/ˈsætɪsfaɪd/
/ˈsætɪsfaɪd/
Word Family
- satisfaction noun (≠ dissatisfaction)
- satisfactory adjective (≠ unsatisfactory)
- satisfactorily adverb (≠ unsatisfactorily)
- satisfy verb
- satisfying adjective (≠ unsatisfying)
- satisfied adjective (≠ dissatisfied) (≠ unsatisfied)
- pleased because you have achieved something or because something that you wanted to happen has happened
- a satisfied customer
- a satisfied smile
- satisfied with somebody/something She's never satisfied with what she's got.
- The Olympic athlete was satisfied with her performance.
- They were not satisfied with the outcome of the talks.
Synonyms happyhappysatisfied ▪ content ▪ contented ▪ joyful ▪ blissfulThese words all describe feeling, showing or giving pleasure.happy feeling, showing or giving pleasure; satisfied with something or not worried about it:- a happy marriage/memory/childhood
- I said I’d go, just to keep him happy.
- She’s never satisfied with what she’s got.
- a satisfied smile
- I’m perfectly content just to lie in the sun.
- a contented baby
- a long contented sigh
- three blissful weeks away
- happy/satisfied/content/contented with something
- a happy/satisfied/contented/blissful smile
- a happy/joyful occasion/celebration
- to feel happy/satisfied/content/contented/joyful
- very/perfectly/quite happy/satisfied/content/contented
Extra ExamplesTopics Successb2, Feelingsb2- Sarah watched, a satisfied expression on her face.
- He declared himself satisfied with the results.
- Her parents seemed satisfied enough with her progress.
- I felt well satisfied with my day's work.
- She seemed satisfied with the arrangements.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- appear
- be
- feel
- …
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
- with
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- believing or accepting that something is true synonym convinced
- satisfied (that)… I'm satisfied that they are telling the truth.
- Police were satisfied that the death was accidental.
- I am quite satisfied he will return to France.
- satisfied with something She seemed satisfied with my explanation.
- The police are not satisfied with the answers they have received.
- We are still not entirely satisfied with the explanation offered.
- satisfied of something (formal) You need to be satisfied of all the facts.
compare unsatisfied
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