satisfaction
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,339 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 13,701 times across 175,113 chapters — 0.007% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation the chef tasted the sauce with great satisfaction
- state of being gratified or satisfied also: gratification dull repetitious work gives no gratificationto my immense gratification he arrived on time
- compensation for a wrong also: atonement, expiation we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store
- (law) the payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation the full and final satisfaction of the claim
- act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite the satisfaction of their demand for better services
satisfaction in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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If we win I gain naught but the satisfaction of seeing young Edward made King of England.
A Knight of the White Cross · G. A. (George Alfred) Henty · Chapter 1
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Then a smile of satisfaction came over his face as he began to take some clams from his pockets.
The Land of the Changing Sun · Will N. (Will Nathaniel) Harben · Chapter 1
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Many, perhaps, would be desirous of learning by what Means he procured to himself such a cheap and lasting Satisfaction.
The Vanity of Human Wishes (1749) and Two · Samuel Johnson · Chapter 1
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Gesture, attitude, smile, every thing in M. Costeclar, betrayed the satisfaction of self, and the assurance of a man accustomed to success.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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I chafed at first, and then, under the hypnotising effect of routine, gradually began to find a grim satisfaction in the life.
Ethan Frome · Edith Wharton · Chapter 1