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Satisfied vs Sated - What's the difference?

satisfied | sated | Synonyms |

Sated is a synonym of satisfied.



As verbs the difference between satisfied and sated

is that satisfied is past tense of satisfy while sated is simple past of sate.

As adjectives the difference between satisfied and sated

is that satisfied is in a state of satisfaction while sated is in a state of complete and thorough satisfaction.

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

    sated

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • In a state of complete and thorough satisfaction.
  • quelled of thirst or hunger.

    • Synonyms

    * satiate / satiated * satisfied * full (informal, as pertains to food)

    Verb

    (head)
  • (sate)

    • Anagrams

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