satisfied
adjective
sat·is·fied
ˈsa-təs-ˌfīd 
1
: pleased or content with what has been experienced or received
satisfied customers
a satisfied smile
It attracted a capacity audience of art world luminaries and suburban bankers or whoever they were in their tuxedos and jewels and wild satisfied looks of feeling they were at just the right place that opening evening in Manhattan.—
Jill Johnston
Jill Johnston2
: paid in full
… on repayment the term becomes a satisfied term and automatically ceases.—Robert Megarry et al.
Robert Megarry et al.3
: persuaded by argument or evidence
But he was not rude, for as soon as he was satisfied that the papers would remain with him he became almost subservient …—James A. Michener
James A. MichenerExamples of satisfied in a Sentence
satisfied customers tend to come back over and over
a satisfied vacationer is one who has spent the time doing exactly what he or she wanted
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Friends For a Longer Life Studies show that people with friends are happier, healthier, and more satisfied with their lives.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 13 Mar. 2025
The poll found that 57% of residents are satisfied with the region’s quality of life, while more than 7 in 10 people are happy with their own neighborhood.
—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
Unlike previous generations who may have been satisfied with distant, corporate leadership, modern audiences expect their leaders to be visible, values-driven, and actively shaping both company culture and societal impact.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Think about it: Would a woman who makes her own bath salts and jams from scratch be satisfied with a color straight out of the bottle?
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2025
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Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 13 Mar. 2025
The poll found that 57% of residents are satisfied with the region’s quality of life, while more than 7 in 10 people are happy with their own neighborhood.
—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
Unlike previous generations who may have been satisfied with distant, corporate leadership, modern audiences expect their leaders to be visible, values-driven, and actively shaping both company culture and societal impact.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Think about it: Would a woman who makes her own bath salts and jams from scratch be satisfied with a color straight out of the bottle?
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Satisfied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satisfied. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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