Satisfied
/ˈsætɪsfaɪd/noun
Having one's expectations, needs, or desires fulfilled.
Did you know?Latin satisfacere was used not only for fulfilling a need but also for making restitution, helping give “satisfaction” its later moral and legal meanings.
Etymological Timeline
Classical Latin
Latin
satis
“Enough; sufficiently”
Classical Latin
Latin
satisfacere
“To make enough; to satisfy; to make amends”
Medieval Latin
Latin
satisfacere
“To fulfill an obligation or provide compensation”
12th–13th Century
Old French
satisfaire
“To satisfy, fulfill, or make amends”
14th Century
Middle English
satisfien
“To satisfy, repay, or fulfill a requirement”
Modern English
English
satisfied
“Having needs, desires, or expectations fulfilled”