Satisfaction Definition

sătĭs-făkshən
noun
A satisfying or being satisfied.
Webster's New World
The fulfillment or gratification of a desire, need, or appetite.
Wanted more space and found satisfaction in a new apartment.
American Heritage
Something that satisfies.
Webster's New World
Pleasure or contentment derived from such gratification.
Took satisfaction in being vindicated.
American Heritage
An instance of being satisfied or a source of gratification.
American Heritage
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Other Word Forms of Satisfaction

Noun

Singular:
satisfaction
Plural:
satisfactions

Idioms, Phrasal Verbs Related to Satisfaction

  • give satisfaction

Origin of Satisfaction

  • Middle English from Old French from Latin satisfactiō satisfactiōn- amends from satisfactus past participle of satisfacere to satisfy satisfy

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin satisfactio.

    From Wiktionary

Satisfaction Sentence Examples

  • Anger stirred within her at the satisfaction on his face.

  • Her only satisfaction was that he had failed.

  • A smile of joy and satisfaction lit up her eager face.

  • The satisfaction and well-being he garnered frightened him.

  • There is nowhere recorded a simple and irrepressible satisfaction with the gift of life, any memorable praise of God.

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Words Starting With

SSASAT

Words Ending With

NONION

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satisfaction

Words Starting With S and Ending With N

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12 Letter Words12 Letter Words Starting With S12 Letter Words Ending With N