Satisfaction
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /sætɪsˈfækʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Satisfaction is a noun meaning A fulfilment of a need or desire.
Meaning
A fulfilment of a need or desire.
More Meanings
- The pleasure obtained by the fulfillment of one or more needs or desires; a sense of contentment with one's situation and achievements.
- The source of such gratification.
- A reparation for an injury or loss.
- A vindication for a wrong suffered.
- (euphemistic) Sexual pleasure.
Example Sentences
The count demanded satisfaction in the form of a duel at dawn.
To young man who enjoys receiving oral satisfaction, this BiWM will give you all you want.
November 4, 1860, Henry David Thoreau, letter to Mr. D. R. This life is not for complaint, but for satisfaction.
The witch, repository of hieratic lore and folk legends and occult arcana, became the distributor of philtres and unguents, electuaries and pastilles, herbs and charms and incantations - directed toward sexual pleasures and amatory satisfactions.
Word Forms
- satisfactions
Synonyms for satisfaction
Depending on context, synonyms include amends, recompense, remuneration, acquittal, assyth, bote.
Antonyms for satisfaction
Common opposites include dissatisfaction.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include satisfying, gratification, expiation, atonement, fulfilled, satisfied.
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