HyperDic: satisfaction

English > 5 senses of the word satisfaction:
NOUNfeelingsatisfactionthe contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
statesatisfaction, gratificationstate of being gratified or satisfied
possessionsatisfaction, atonement, expiationcompensation for a wrong
possessionsatisfaction(law) the payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation
actsatisfactionact of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite
satisfaction > pronunciation
Soundssae.tahsfae'kshahn; sae.tihsfae'kshahn
RhymesAachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...
English > satisfaction: 5 senses > noun 1, feeling
MeaningThe contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation.
Example"the chef tasted the sauce with great satisfaction"
Narrowercomplacency, complacence, self-complacency, self-satisfactionThe feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
fulfillment, fulfilmentA feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires
gloat, gloating, gleemalicious satisfaction
prideSatisfaction with your (or another's) achievements
Broadercontentmenthappiness with one's situation in life
OppositedissatisfactionThe feeling of being displeased and discontent
Spanishsatisfacción
Catalansatisfacció
English > satisfaction: 5 senses > noun 2, state
Meaningstate of being gratified or satisfied.
Synonymgratification
NarrowercomfortSatisfaction or physical well-being provided by a person or thing
quality of lifeYour personal satisfaction (or dissatisfaction) with the cultural or intellectual conditions under which you live (as distinct from material comfort)
Broaderemotional state, spiritThe state / state of a person's emotions (especially with regard to pleasure or dejection)
Spanishgratificación, satisfacción
Catalangratificació, satisfacció
English > satisfaction: 5 senses > noun 3, possession
Meaningcompensation for a wrong.
Example"we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store"
Synonymsatonement, expiation
Broaderdamages, amends, indemnity, indemnification, restitution, redressA sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
Spanishcompensación, expiación, satisfacción, vindicación
English > satisfaction: 5 senses > noun 4, possession
Meaning(law) the payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation.
Example"the full and final satisfaction of the claim"
Categorylaw, jurisprudenceThe collection of rules imposed by authority
BroaderpaymentA sum of money paid or a claim discharged
English > satisfaction: 5 senses > noun 5, act
MeaningAct of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite.
Example"the satisfaction of their demand for better services"
NarrowergratificationThe act or an instance of satisfying
BroaderchangeThe action of changing something
Spanishcumplimiento, satisfacción
Catalanacompliment, satisfacció
Verbssatisfyfill or meet a want or need
satisfymeet the requirements or expectations of

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