satisfaction

Meanings

Plural: satisfactions

Noun

• the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
  • "the chef tasted the sauce with great satisfaction"
• state of being gratified or satisfied
• compensation for a wrong
  • "we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store"
• (law) the payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation
  • "the full and final satisfaction of the claim"
• act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite
  • "the satisfaction of their demand for better services"
• A fulfilment of a need or desire.
• The pleasure obtained by such fulfillment.
• The source of such gratification.
• A reparation for an injury or loss.
• A vindication for a wrong suffered.
• Sexual pleasure.

Synonyms

atonement, expiation, gratification

Antonyms

dissatisfaction