satisfaction

Noun

Meaning

The act of satisfying, or the state of being satisfied; gratification of desire; contentment in possession and enjoyment; repose of mind resulting from compliance with its desires or demands.

Settlement of a claim, due, or demand; payment; indemnification; adequate compensation.

That which satisfies or gratifies; atonement.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

gratification compensation pleasure atonement amends contentment indemnification content settlement relief ease comfort delight enjoyment fulfillment
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Antonyms

dissatisfaction mullah hydra requiem wraith banshee
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Hypernyms

change indemnity spirit payment damages redress

Hyponyms

glee pride comfort fulfillment gratification complacency

Phrases with the word

feeling satisfaction feeling satisfaction with take satisfaction having a sense of satisfaction task done for satisfaction work done for satisfaction

Examples

I have never killed any one, but I have read some obituary notices with great satisfaction. Clarence Darrow

There is not any memory with less satisfaction than the memory of some temptation we resisted. James Branch Cabell

I get satisfaction of three kinds. One is creating something, one is being paid for it and one is the feeling that I haven't just been sitting on my ass all afternoon. William F. Buckley

Satisfaction is not guaranteed. Klingon Proverb

Conceit is the self satisfaction of a jackass. American Proverb

In measly pride, devil finds satisfaction. Russian Proverb

Close letter words and terms

satirizer satis satis-passion satisfaction note satisfaction piece satisfaction theory of atonement