satiated
UK: ˈseɪʃieɪtɪd | US: ˈseɪʃieɪtɪd
adj. feeling full or satisfied, especially after eating or drinking
vt. (past tense of satiate) to satisfy fully or to excess
satiated = sati<enough> + ate<verb suffix> + ed<past participle suffix>
- sati<enough>: From Latin satis (enough, sufficient), reflecting the idea of reaching a point of fullness.
- ate<verb suffix>: A common English verbal suffix derived from Latin -atus, used to form verbs.
- ed<past participle suffix>: Indicates completed action or state.
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin satis (enough), which evolved into satiare (to fill or satisfy). Through Old French sasier, it entered Middle English as satiate, retaining the core idea of "fulfillment to the point of excess." The suffix -ed marks its adjectival or past-tense form, emphasizing a state of complete satisfaction.
After the feast, everyone felt thoroughly satiated.
The audience was satiated with hours of entertainment.
He satiated his curiosity by reading every available book on the topic.
The market is satiated with similar products, making innovation crucial.
Her hunger was finally satiated after a hearty meal.