Explanation at your level:
When you have enough food, you are satisfied. If you finish your homework and you are happy, you are satisfied. It means you are happy because you have what you want.
Being satisfied means you do not need anything else. You might be satisfied with a new toy or a good grade. It is a positive feeling of being finished and happy.
Use satisfied to describe a state of contentment. It is common to say 'I am satisfied with my progress' at work or school. It shows that your expectations have been met effectively.
The word satisfied implies that a specific standard or requirement has been achieved. It is often used in business contexts, such as 'customer satisfaction' or 'satisfied clients', to indicate that service met expectations.
In advanced contexts, satisfied can imply a sense of closure or the resolution of an inquiry. One might be 'satisfied that the evidence is sufficient', meaning the burden of proof has been met.
At a mastery level, satisfied touches on the philosophical concept of 'enough'. It contrasts with the insatiable nature of human desire, often appearing in literature to describe characters who have finally reached a state of inner peace.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Means content or happy.
- Commonly used with 'with'.
- Noun form is satisfaction.
- Derived from Latin 'do enough'.
When you are satisfied, you aren't looking for anything else. It is that peaceful feeling when your goals are reached or your hunger is gone. Think of it as the opposite of wanting more.
It is a very common word used to describe both physical states, like being full after a meal, and emotional states, like being happy with your grades. When you are satisfied, you feel complete and at ease.
The word satisfied comes from the Latin word satisfacere, which literally means 'to do enough'. It combines satis (enough) and facere (to do).
Over centuries, it evolved into Middle English and Old French. It is fascinating how the core meaning—doing enough to meet a need—has remained perfectly intact for hundreds of years across different languages.
You will often hear people say they are fully satisfied or completely satisfied. It is a neutral word that works in almost any setting, from casual chats to professional emails.
You can be satisfied with something, or satisfied that a condition has been met. It is highly versatile and essential for everyday communication.
1. To your heart's content: Doing something until you feel satisfied. 2. Satisfy a craving: Eating something you really wanted. 3. Self-satisfied: Feeling too pleased with yourself. 4. Satisfy the requirements: Meeting the necessary rules. 5. Satisfy one's curiosity: Getting the answers you needed.
Pronounced sat-is-fide, the stress is on the first syllable. It is an adjective, so it follows verbs like 'be', 'feel', or 'seem'.
It is not usually used as a noun, though the noun form is satisfaction. It rhymes with 'tried' and 'cried'. Remember to use the preposition 'with' when describing what makes you feel this way.
Fun Fact
It shares a root with 'satisfy' and 'satiate'.
Pronunciation Guide
Clear 'sat' sound.
Slightly flatter 'a' sound.
Common Errors
- Mispronouncing the 's' as 'z'
- Stressing the wrong syllable
- Dropping the 'd' at the end
Rhymes With
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What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
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Grammar to Know
Adjective usage
I am satisfied.
Prepositions
Satisfied with.
Examples by Level
I am satisfied.
I am happy/full.
Simple subject-verb-adjective.
The cat is satisfied.
The cat is happy.
Adjective usage.
Are you satisfied?
Do you have enough?
Question form.
I am not satisfied.
I want more.
Negative form.
She is satisfied.
She is content.
Subject pronoun.
We are satisfied.
We are happy.
Plural subject.
He looks satisfied.
He seems happy.
Linking verb.
They are satisfied.
They are content.
Plural verb.
I am satisfied with my job.
The teacher was satisfied with the work.
Are you satisfied with the price?
He felt satisfied after the run.
She is a satisfied customer.
We are satisfied with the result.
They were satisfied with the hotel.
Is everyone satisfied?
I am fully satisfied with the service.
He needs to be satisfied before he signs.
The manager is rarely satisfied.
She felt satisfied with her performance.
Are you satisfied with the outcome?
The team is satisfied with the plan.
I am not satisfied with this answer.
He is a very satisfied man.
The committee was satisfied that the rules were followed.
We strive to keep our clients satisfied.
I am satisfied with the current progress.
He expressed himself as being perfectly satisfied.
The evidence satisfied the judge.
She was satisfied with the compromise.
They are satisfied with the new policy.
Satisfied employees work harder.
The inspector was satisfied that all safety protocols were met.
He was satisfied with nothing less than perfection.
The results satisfied the rigorous criteria.
She felt a sense of satisfied accomplishment.
I am satisfied that the truth has been revealed.
The explanation satisfied his intellectual curiosity.
They were satisfied with the long-term projections.
A satisfied mind is a great treasure.
His ambition was never fully satisfied.
The philosophical inquiry left him feeling satisfied.
She looked at the landscape with a satisfied sigh.
The terms of the treaty satisfied both parties.
He was satisfied with the status quo.
The outcome satisfied the requirements of the law.
She was a deeply satisfied individual.
The hunger for knowledge was finally satisfied.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
Idioms & Expressions
"to one's heart's content"
as much as one wants
Eat to your heart's content.
neutral"satisfy a curiosity"
find an answer
I had to satisfy my curiosity.
neutral"self-satisfied"
too pleased with oneself
He had a self-satisfied look.
neutral"satisfy the requirements"
meet official rules
Does this satisfy the requirements?
formal"satisfy a hunger"
eat enough
This snack will satisfy my hunger.
neutral"rest satisfied"
stop worrying
You may rest satisfied with that.
formalEasily Confused
similar sound
satiated is for hunger only
He was satiated after the feast.
similar meaning
content is more about state of mind
She is content.
Sentence Patterns
I am satisfied with [noun].
I am satisfied with the result.
He is a satisfied [noun].
He is a satisfied customer.
The [noun] is satisfied.
The team is satisfied.
Satisfied that [clause].
I am satisfied that it is done.
Keep [someone] satisfied.
We keep our clients satisfied.
Word Family
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
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How to Use It
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Formality Scale
Common Mistakes
We use 'with' for things/situations.
While 'very' is okay, 'completely' sounds more natural.
Wrong preposition usage.
Need the past participle form.
Preposition error.
Tips
Memory Palace
Imagine a full plate.
Native Speakers
Use it in feedback.
Customer Service
Key business word.
Preposition
Always use 'with'.
Stress
First syllable.
Don't say 'satisfied of'
Use 'with'.
Latin
Means 'do enough'.
Flashcards
Pair with 'with'.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
SAT (test) + IS (is) + FIED (fed). You are satisfied when you are fed after the SAT.
Visual Association
A happy person sitting back after a big meal.
Word Web
Challenge
Use the word in a sentence today.
Word Origin
Latin
Original meaning: To do enough
Cultural Context
None.
Common in customer service and professional evaluations.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Dining
- I am satisfied
- The meal was satisfying
Business
- Customer satisfaction
- Satisfied client
Education
- Satisfied with the grade
Shopping
- Satisfied with the purchase
Conversation Starters
"Are you satisfied with your current job?"
"What makes you feel satisfied?"
"Do you think it is hard to be satisfied?"
"How do you satisfy a craving?"
"Is it good to always be satisfied?"
Journal Prompts
Describe a time you felt satisfied.
What is something you are satisfied with today?
Do you think people are ever truly satisfied?
Write about a goal that made you feel satisfied.
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsNo, it is an adjective. The verb is 'satisfy'.
Usually for people, but sometimes for 'results'.
Satisfaction.
Yes, generally positive.
Yes, but 'completely' is often better.
Yes, in the context of food.
S-A-T-I-S-F-I-E-D.
It is neutral and professional.
Test Yourself
I am ___ with my lunch.
It describes being content.
Which means the same as satisfied?
Contentment is a form of happiness.
Satisfied means you want more.
It means you have enough.
Word
Meaning
They are synonyms.
Correct structure.
Score: /5
Summary
To be satisfied is to feel that you have exactly what you need.
- Means content or happy.
- Commonly used with 'with'.
- Noun form is satisfaction.
- Derived from Latin 'do enough'.
Memory Palace
Imagine a full plate.
Native Speakers
Use it in feedback.
Customer Service
Key business word.
Preposition
Always use 'with'.
Example
I am satisfied with my dinner.
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