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Satisfied vs Relieved - What's the difference?

satisfied | relieved |

As verbs the difference between satisfied and relieved

is that satisfied is past tense of satisfy while relieved is past tense of relieve.

As adjectives the difference between satisfied and relieved

is that satisfied is in a state of satisfaction while relieved is experiencing or exhibiting relief.

satisfied

English

Verb

(head)
  • (satisfy)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • In a state of satisfaction.
    • I'm satisfied with what you have done for your homework, so you can watch television now.

    Synonyms

    * content * happy * pleased * See

    relieved

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Experiencing or exhibiting relief.
  • * 2011 , Phil McNulty, Euro 2012: Montenegro 2-2 England [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/15195384.stm]
    • In a single moment Montenegro and their supporters were given fresh impetus and encouragement. Beciraj tested Hart with a low shot before teenager Phil Jones, on his England debut, suffered an anxious moment when Stevan Jovetic went down under his challenge, leaving the youngster clearly relieved to see referee Stark wave away Montenegro's appeals.

    Derived terms

    * relievedly

    Verb

    (head)
  • (relieve)