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Satisfaction

/sætɪsˈfækʃən/

A fulfilment of a need or desire.

📖 Definitions of "Satisfaction"

noun
  1. 1

    A fulfilment of a need or desire.

    "He enjoyed the dish with great satisfaction. He'll order it again the next time he arrives."

  2. 2

    The pleasure obtained by such fulfillment.

  3. 3

    The source of such gratification.

  4. 4

    A reparation for an injury or loss.

🔄 Synonyms of "Satisfaction"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
gratificationnoun(uncountable) A feeling of pleasure; satisfaction.
atonementnounMaking amends to restore a damaged relationship; expiation.
expiationnounAn act of atonement for a sin or wrongdoing.
satisfyingThat satisfies, gratifies or pleases; that removes any feeling of lack.

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WordDefinition
dissatisfactionnounUnhappiness or discontent.

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WordDefinition
satisfyingThat satisfies, gratifies or pleases; that removes any feeling of lack.
gratificationnoun(uncountable) A feeling of pleasure; satisfaction.
expiationnounAn act of atonement for a sin or wrongdoing.
atonementnounMaking amends to restore a damaged relationship; expiation.
fulfilledEmotionally satisfied; feeling a sense of fulfilment.
satisfiedverbIn a state of satisfaction.
fulfillmentnounUS spelling of fulfilment. [The act of fulfilling or the state or quality of being fulfilled; consummation; completion; realization.]
contentnounSatisfaction, contentment; pleasure.
contentmentnounHappiness in one's situation; satisfaction
fulfilmentnounA feeling of satisfaction obtained from one's aspirations or needs being fulfilled.
pleasedHappy, content.
felicitynoun(uncountable) Happiness; (countable) an instance of this.
complacencynounA feeling of contented self-satisfaction, especially when unaware of upcoming trouble.
encouragementnounWords or actions that increase someone's confidence
self-satisfactionnounA feeling of fulfillment or contentment with respect to one's own accomplishments or situation.
pleasurenoun(uncountable) A state of being pleased or contented; gratification.
happinessnoun(uncountable) The emotion of being happy; joy; elation.
welcomenounThe act of greeting someone’s arrival, especially by saying "Welcome!"; reception.
welcomedHaving received a warm welcome.
comfortnounContentment, ease.

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