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
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Examples of satisfied in a Sentence
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Not satisfied with answers During the investigation, detectives learned that police officers had responded to her home about 12 hours earlier in the day after a 911 call was placed from her cellphone.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2024
But the hardline faction of today may not be satisfied with simply lodging protest votes and demanding policy concessions within spending bills.
—Tia Yang, ABC News, 5 Apr. 2024
Sporty types will be satisfied with a variety of activities to partake in–from tennis to petanque to pilates and yoga or boxing with a boxing champion—while those looking to relax can hide away in the luxurious Valmont spa or wind down with a drink by one of the property’s two pools.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
Most of the shampoos on our list today feature positive reviews, with customers feeling satisfied with the shampoo for dry scalp.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
But not all were satisfied with her performance, and there was pushback from members of the community over spending, as well as the attention the Democratic Party paid to her.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2024
Martino concluded by saying setting aside the result, the fact that so many young players performed well leaves him quite satisfied.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2024
Each of the three major green powertrains has its own U.S. fuel economy champion, and a consumer purchasing any of the three should feel satisfied with their contribution to the international climate effort.
—Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2024
But, paradoxically, only about 22% of marketers are truly satisfied with their conversion rates.
—Renae Gregoire, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2024
But the hardline faction of today may not be satisfied with simply lodging protest votes and demanding policy concessions within spending bills.
—Tia Yang, ABC News, 5 Apr. 2024
Sporty types will be satisfied with a variety of activities to partake in–from tennis to petanque to pilates and yoga or boxing with a boxing champion—while those looking to relax can hide away in the luxurious Valmont spa or wind down with a drink by one of the property’s two pools.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
Most of the shampoos on our list today feature positive reviews, with customers feeling satisfied with the shampoo for dry scalp.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
But not all were satisfied with her performance, and there was pushback from members of the community over spending, as well as the attention the Democratic Party paid to her.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2024
Martino concluded by saying setting aside the result, the fact that so many young players performed well leaves him quite satisfied.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2024
Each of the three major green powertrains has its own U.S. fuel economy champion, and a consumer purchasing any of the three should feel satisfied with their contribution to the international climate effort.
—Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2024
But, paradoxically, only about 22% of marketers are truly satisfied with their conversion rates.
—Renae Gregoire, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Satisfied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satisfied. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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