satisfied
verbadjectivecommon in dialogue
- //ˈsætɪsfaɪd//
In a state of satisfaction.
verb
- 1
Also a form of satisfysimple past and past participle of satisfy
Etymology
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
adjective
- 1
In a state of satisfaction.
I'm satisfied with your progress in your homework, so you can watch television now.
- 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.
Etymology
From Middle English satisfyed, i-satisfyed, i-satisfied, past participle of Middle English satisfien, equivalent to satisfy + -ed.
Forms
- comparative
- more satisfied
- superlative
- most satisfied
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satisfied · In a state of satisfaction.
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