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Thankful vs Satisfied - What's the difference?

thankful | satisfied |

As adjectives the difference between thankful and satisfied

is that thankful is showing appreciation or gratitude while satisfied is in a state of satisfaction.

As a verb satisfied is

past tense of satisfy.

thankful

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Showing appreciation or gratitude.
    • I'm thankful that you helped me out today. How can I ever repay you?
  • (obsolete) Obtaining or deserving thanks; thankworthy.

    • Synonyms

    * grateful * appreciative

    Antonyms

    * thankless

    Derived terms

    * thankfully * thankfulness

    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