satisfaction

sat-is-fac-tion · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The feeling of pleasure when needs or desires are fulfilled.

  2. 2.

    The fulfillment of a need, desire, or demand.

  3. 3.

    Compensation for injury or insult.

Forms

plural: satisfactions

Related words

Antonyms: dissatisfaction, frustration
See also: contentment, fulfillment, pleasure
Synonyms: contentment, fulfillment, gratification

Etymology

From Latin satisfactio ("a satisfying"), from satisfacere ("to satisfy"), from satis ("enough") + facere ("to do").