satisfaction

noun

sat-is-FAK-shuhn/sætɪsˈfækʃən/

Pluralsatisfactions (some meanings)

6 meanings of satisfaction

1
noununcountable
The good feeling you get when a need or wish is met.
Like the warm, content feeling after eating when you were really hungry.
She felt deep satisfaction after finishing the hard puzzle.
There is real satisfaction in a job done well.
Similarcontentment, pleasure, fulfillment, gratification, pride
Oppositedissatisfaction, discontent, displeasure, frustration
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2
noununcountable
The act of fully meeting a need or want.
Like filling an empty cup right up until it is full.
Drinking cold water brought quick satisfaction of her thirst.
The deal brought satisfaction of the needs on both sides.
Similarfulfillment, gratification, settlement, discharge, payment
Oppositefrustration
3
nouncountable
Something that gives you pleasure or a happy feeling.
Like a favorite toy that always makes a child smile.
Their little dog is a real satisfaction to the whole family.
Cooking for friends is his greatest satisfaction.
Similarjoy, pleasure, delight, comfort, pride
4
noununcountable
Something done or paid to make up for harm or loss.
Like paying a friend back after you break their toy.
The company offered money as satisfaction for the damage.
He demanded satisfaction for the broken window.
Similarcompensation, restitution, reparation, redress, amends
5
noununcountable
Proof or action showing you were right after being wronged.
Like being told sorry after someone wrongly blamed you.
She got satisfaction when everyone finally learned the truth.
Winning the case gave him real satisfaction after years of blame.
Similarvindication, redress, justice, amends
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6
nouneuphemisticuncountable
The pleasure a person feels during sexual activity.
The couple found deep satisfaction in their physical relationship.
Many people seek emotional closeness as well as satisfaction.
Similarpleasure, fulfillment, gratification, enjoyment
Oppositefrustration, dissatisfaction
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Origin

From Latin "satisfactio," which came into English through Old French and Middle English.