satisfied
UK: ˈsætɪsfaɪd | US: ˈsætɪsfaɪd
adj. feeling contentment or pleasure because one’s needs or desires have been met
adj. convinced or assured of something being true or complete
vt. (past tense of satisfy) fulfilled a requirement or desire
satisfied = satis<enough> + fy<make> + ed<past participle suffix>
- satis (from Latin satis, meaning "enough, sufficient")
- fy (from Latin -facere, meaning "to make," via Old French -fier)
- ed (English past participle suffix indicating completed action)
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin satis (enough) combined with facere (to make), forming satisfacere (to do enough, fulfill). Through Old French satisfier, it entered Middle English as satisfyen, retaining the core idea of "fulfilling a need." The suffix -ed marks the past participle, implying a state of completion. The logic is straightforward: "made enough" → "content."
She felt satisfied after finishing the challenging project.
The judge was satisfied with the evidence presented.
A single slice of cake satisfied his sweet craving.
The teacher’s explanation left the students satisfied.
He nodded, satisfied that his instructions were clear.