English noun: satisfaction | |||
1. | satisfaction (feeling) the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation | ||
Samples | The chef tasted the sauce with great satisfaction. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | contentment | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | complacence, complacency, fulfillment, fulfilment, glee, gloat, gloating, pride, self-complacency, self-satisfaction | ||
Antonyms | dissatisfaction | ||
2. | satisfaction (state) state of being gratified or satisfied | ||
Samples | Dull repetitious work gives no gratification. To my immense gratification he arrived on time. | ||
Synonyms | gratification | ||
Broader (hypernym) | emotional state, spirit | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | comfort, quality of life | ||
3. | satisfaction (possession) compensation for a wrong | ||
Samples | We were unable to get satisfaction from the local store. | ||
Synonyms | atonement, expiation | ||
Broader (hypernym) | amends, damages, indemnification, indemnity, redress, restitution | ||
4. | satisfaction (possession) (law) the payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation | ||
Samples | The full and final satisfaction of the claim. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | payment | ||
Domain category | jurisprudence, law | ||
5. | satisfaction (act) act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite | ||
Samples | The satisfaction of their demand for better services. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | change | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | gratification | ||