satisfied

/ˈsætɪsfaɪd/
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Feeling content because a need or desire has been fulfilled.

Examples

  • She felt satisfied after finishing the marathon.
  • The insurance claim was satisfied after the paperwork was completed.
  • He gave a satisfied sigh when the puzzle finally clicked.
  • The condition is satisfied only after the loop completes.
  • The algorithm returns satisfied when the constraints are met.

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paid
remitted
true
met
happy
holds
satisfying
pleased
delighted
fulfilled

Meanings

Pleased or content

adjective
everyday
neutral
Feeling happy because something you wanted has happened or because a need has been met.

Examples

  • She felt satisfied after finishing the marathon.
  • The customers were satisfied with the service they received.
  • He gave a satisfied sigh when the puzzle finally clicked.
  • They looked satisfied as the project met all the deadlines.
  • The chef was satisfied to see the guests enjoying the meal.

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True for a condition

adjective
technical
neutral
Describing a statement, formula, or condition that holds true under a given assignment.

Examples

  • The algorithm returns satisfied when the constraints are met.
  • The equation is satisfied by the value x = 3.
  • The test case is satisfied if the output matches the expected result.
  • The model is satisfied under the given parameters.
  • The condition is satisfied only after the loop completes.

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Etymology

FAQ

What does satisfied mean?

Feeling content because a need or desire has been fulfilled.

How is satisfied used to describe a feeling?

It means pleased or content, feeling happy because something you wanted happened or a need has been met.

What does satisfied mean in finance?

It means a debt, bill, or other obligation has been fully paid or settled.

What does satisfied mean in a technical or mathematical context?

It describes a statement, formula, or condition that holds true under a given assignment.

What are common synonyms for satisfied when talking about feelings?

content, pleased, happy, delighted, gratified, cheerful.

What are synonyms for satisfied in a financial sense?

paid, settled, cleared, remitted, discharged, fulfilled.

How does satisfied differ from content?

While both mean happy, satisfied emphasizes that a specific need or desire has been met, whereas content can refer to a more general sense of peace.

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