English-Thai Dictionary
sati
N การ เผา ตัวเอง ของ แม่ม่าย ใน กอง ฟืน ที่ เผาศพ สามี sattee suicide kan-pao-tua-ang-kong-mea-mai-nai-kong-fuan
satiability
N ความอิ่มใจ kwam-aim-jai
satiable
ADJ น่าพอใจ อิ่มใจ satiating satisfying na-por-jai
satiate
ADJ น่าพอใจ อิ่มอกอิ่มใจ satiating satisfying na-por-jai
satiate
VT ทำให้ พอใจ เต็มที่ ปรนเปรอ บำรุงเลี้ยง ดู เต็มที่ ทำให้ เต็มอิ่ม tam-hai-por-jai-tem-ti
satiate
VT ทำให้ เบื่อหน่าย ทำให้ เบื่อ ทำให้ เอียน sate fully satisfy overfill tam-hai-buea-nai
satiated
ADJ ซึ่ง พอใจ มาก จน เบื่อ อิ่ม จน เอียน full satisfied sueng-por-jai-mak-jon-buea
satiation
N ความ อิ่มอกอิ่มใจ kwam-aim-ok-aim-jai
satiety
N ความ เต็มอิ่ม ความอิ่ม แปล้ ความพอใจ เป็น อย่างยิ่ง ความ มากเกินไป ความอิ่ม เกินไป repletion surfeit emptiness kwam-tem-aim
satin
ADJ ทำ ด้วย ผ้า ต่วน tam-duai-pa-tuan
satin
ADJ เงา มัน เหมือน ผ้า ต่วน มัน ลื่น ngo-man-muan-pa-tuan
satin
N ผ้า ต่วน ผ้าแพร ต่วน ผ้า ซาติน pa-tuan
satinet
N แพร ต่วน บาง
satinwood
N ไม้ ของ ต้น Chloroxylon swietenia ที่ ใช้ ใน การ ทำ เครื่องเรือน
satiny
N เงา มัน และ นุ่ม เหมือน ผ้า ซาติน ngo-man-lea-num-muan-pa-sa-tin
satire
N การ เหน็บแนม การ เสียดสี การเย้ยหยัน การ ถากถาง parody spoof farce kan-neb-neam
satirical
ADJ ซึ่ง ชอบ ถากถาง ชอบ แดกดัน ironic mocking satiric snide sueng-chob-tak-tang
satirically
ADV อย่าง แดกดัน yang-deak-dan
satirist
N ผู้ ชอบ ถากถาง phu-chob-tak-tang
satirize
VT ถากถาง เสียดสี แดกดัน เหน็บแนม parody caricature tak-tang
satisfaction
N การ ชดเชย การ ชดใช้ chod-choi
satisfaction
N ความพอใจ ความถูก ใจ การ ทำให้ พึงพอใจ retaliation counterattack kwam-por-jai
satisfactorily
ADV อย่าง น่าพอใจ yang-na-por-jai
satisfactorily
ADV อย่าง พอใจ อย่าง น่าพอใจ yang-por-jai
satisfactoriness
N ความพอใจ kwam-ppor-jai
satisfactory
ADJ น่าพอใจ เป็น ที่ น่าพอใจ สาแก่ใจ gratifying rewarding satisfying useful dissatisfactory na-por-jai
satisfactory
ADJ เพียงพอ adequate enough sufficient piang-por
satisfiable
A สนอง ให้ พอใจ ได้ ชดเชย ได้
satisfied
ADJ ซึ่ง ชดเชย ให้ ชดใช้ ซึ่ง ชำระหนี้ compensated sueng-chod-choi-hai
satisfied
ADJ พอใจ ถูกใจ happy contented gratified por-jai
satisfy
VI ตอบ สนองความต้องการ content cheer delight rejoice tob-sa-nong-kwam-tong-kan
satisfy
VT ชดเชย (ทางกฎหมาย ชำระหนี้ repay disburse chod-choi
satisfy
VT ทำให้ พอใจ ทำให้ สุขใจ content cheer delight rejoice tam-hai-por-jai
satisfy
VT ทำให้ แน่ใจ tam-hai-nea-jai
satisfy of
PHRV ทำให้ มั่นใจ ใน ทำให้ แน่ใจ ใน เรื่อง tam-hai-man-jai-nai
satisfying
ADJ ซึ่ง สนอง ความพอใจ อิ่มใจ เบิกบานใจ comforting gratifying pleasing sueng-sa-nong-kwam-por-jai
satisfying
N การ ทำให้ พึงพอใจ kan-tam-hai-puang-por-jaii
satisfyingly
ADV อย่าง พึงพอใจ yang-puang-por-jai
Webster's 1828 Dictionary
SATIATE
v.t.sa'shate. [L. satiatus, from satio. See Sate. ] 1. To fill; to satisfy appetite or desire; to feed to the full, or to furnish enjoyment to the extent of desire; as, to satiate appetite or sense.
2. To fill to the extent of want; as, to satiate the earth or plants with water.
3. To glut; to fill beyond natural desire.
He may be satiated, but not satisfied.
4. To gratify desire to the utmost.
I may yet survive the malice of my enemies, although they should be satiated with my blood.
5. To saturate. [Not unusual. See Saturate. ]
SATIATE
a.Filled to satiety; glutted; followed by with or of. the former is most common; as satiate of applause. [Unusual. ]
SATIATION
n.The state of being filled.
SATIETY
n.[L. satietas. See Sate. ] Properly, fullness of gratification, either of the appetite or any sensual desire; but it usually implies fullness beyond desire; an excess of gratification which excites wearisomeness or lothing; state of being glutted.
In all pleasures there is satiety.
- But thy words, with grace divine imbu'd, bring to their sweetness no satiety.
SATIN
n.[Gr. L. sindon. Heb. ] A species of glossy silk cloth, of a thick close texture.
SATINET
n. 1. A thin species of satin.
2. A particular kind of woolen cloth.
SATIN-FLOWER
n.A plant of the genus Lunaria.
SATIN-SPAR
n.A mineral, fibrous limestone.
SATIRE
n.[L. satira; so named from sharpness, pungency. See Satyriasis. ] 1. A discourse or poem in which wickedness or folly is exposed with severity. It differs from lampoon and pasquinade, in being general rather than personal.
2. Severity of remark. It differs from sarcasm, in not expressing contempt or scorn.
SATIRIC, SATIRICAL
a.[L. satiricus.] 1. Belonging to satire; conveying satire; as a satiric style.
2. Censorious; severe in language.
SATIRICALLY
adv. With severity of remark; with invective; with intention to censure.
SATIRIST
n.One who writes satire. Wycherly, in his writings, is the sharpest satirist of his time.
SATIRIZE
v.t.To censure with keenness or severity. It is as hard to satirize well a man of distinguished vices, as to praise well a man of distinguished virtues.
SATIRIZED
pp. Severely censured.
SATIRIZING
ppr. Censuring with severity.
SATISFACTION
n.[L. satisfactio. See Satisfy. ] 1. That state of the mind which results from the full gratification of desire; repose of mind or contentment with present possession and enjoyment. Sensual pleasure affords no permanent satisfaction.
2. The act of pleasing or gratifying.
The mind having a power to suspend the execution and satisfaction of its desires -
3. Repose of the mind on the certainty of any thing; that state which results from relief from suspense, doubt or uncertainty; conviction.
What satisfaction can you have?
4. Gratification; that which pleases.
Exchanging solid quiet to obtain the windy satisfaction of the brain.
5. That which satisfies; amends; recompense; compensation; indemnification; atonement. Satisfaction for damages, must be an equivalent; but satisfaction in many cases, may consist in concession or apology.
6. Payment; discharge; as, to receive a sum in full satisfaction of a debt; to enter satisfaction on record.
SATISFACTIVE
a.Giving satisfaction. [Little used or not at all. ]
SATISFACTORILY
adv. 1. In a manner to give satisfaction or content.
2. In a manner to impress conviction or belief. The crime was satisfactorily proved.
SATISFACTORINESS
n.The power of satisfying or giving content; as the satisfactoriness of pleasure or enjoyment.
SATISFACTORY
a. 1. Giving or producing satisfaction; yielding content; particularly, relieving the mind from doubt or uncertainty and enabling it to rest with confidence; as, to give a satisfactory account of any remarkable transaction. A judge seeks for satisfactory evidence of guilt before he condemns.
2. Making amends, indemnification or recompose; causing to cease from claims and to rest content; atoning; as, to make satisfactory compensation, or a satisfactory apology for an offense.
SATISFIED
pp. Having the desires fully gratified; made content.
SATISFIER
n.One that gives satisfaction.
SATISFY
v.t.[L. satisfacio; satis, enough, and facio, to make. ] 1. To gratify wants, wishes or desires to the full extent; to supply possession or enjoyment till no more is desired. The demands of hunger may be easily satisfied; but who can satisfy the passion for money or honor?
2. To supply fully what is necessary and demanded by natural laws; as, to satisfy with rain the desolate and waste ground. Job 38:27.
3. To pay to content; to recompense or indemnify to the full extent of claims; as, to satisfy demands.
He is well paid, that is, well satisfied.
4. To appease by punishment; as, to satisfy rigor.
5. To free from doubt, suspense or uncertainty; to cause the mind to rest in confidence by ascertaining the truth; as, to satisfy one's self by inquiry.
6. To convince. A jury must be satisfied of the guilt of a man, before they can justly condemn him.
The standing evidences of the truth of the gospel are in themselves most firm, solid and satisfying.
7. To pay; to discharge; as, to satisfy an execution.
Debts due to the United States are to be first satisfied.
SATISFY
v.i. 1. To give content. Earthly good never satisfies.
2. To feed or supply to the full.
3. To make payment. [But the intransitive use of this verb is generally elliptical. ]
SATISFYING
ppr. Giving content; feeding or supplying to the full extent of desire; convincing; paying.
SATIVE
a.[L. sativus, from sero, satum, to sow. ] Sown in gardens.
Webster's 1913 Dictionary
SATIATE
Sa "ti *ate, a. Etym: [L. satiatus, p. p. of satiare to satisfy, from sat, satis, enough. See Sad, a., and cf. Sate. ]
Defn: Filled to satiety; glutted; sated; -- followed by with or of. "Satiate of applause. " Pope.
SATIATE
Sa "ti *ate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Satiated; p. pr. & vb. n. Satiating.]
1. To satisfy the appetite or desire of; tho feed to the full; to furnish enjoyment to, to the extent of desire; to sate; as, to satiate appetite or sense. These [smells ] rather woo the sense than satiate it. Bacon. I may yet survive the malice of my enemies, although they should be satiated with my blood. Eikon Basilike.
2. To full beyond matural desire; to gratify to repletion or loathing; to surfeit; to glut.
3. To saturate. [Obs. ] Sir I. Newton.
Syn. -- To satisfy; sate; suffice; cloy; gorge; overfill; surfeit; glut. -- Satiate, Satisfy, Content. These words differ principally in degree. To Content is to make contented, even though every desire or appetite is not fully gratified. To satisfy is to appease fully the longings of desire. To satiate is to fill so completely that it is not possible to receive or enjoy more; hence, to overfill; to cause disgust in. Content with science in the vale of peace. Pope. His whole felicity is endless strife; No peace, no satisfaction, crowns his life. Beaumont. He may be satiated, but not satisfied. Norris.
SATIATION
SATIATION Sa `ti *a "tion, n.
Defn: Satiety.
SATIETY
Sa *ti "e *ty, n. Etym: [L. satietas, from satis, sat, enough: cf. F.satiété. ]
Defn: The state of being satiated or glutted; fullness of gratification, either of the appetite or of any sensual desire; fullness beyond desire; an excess of gratification which excites wearisomeness or loathing; repletion; satiation. In all pleasures there is satiety. Hakewill. But thy words, with grace divine Imbued, bring to their sweetness no satiety. Milton.
Syn. -- Repletion; satiation; surfeit; cloyment.
SATIN
Sat "in, n. Etym: [F. satin (cf. Pg. setim ), fr. It. setino, from seta silk, L. saeta, seta, a thick, stiff hair, a bristle; or possibly ultimately of Chinese origin; cf. Chin. sz-tün, sz-twan. Cf. Sateen. ]
Defn: A silk cloth, of a thick, close texture, and overshot woof, which has a glossy surface. Cloths of gold and satins rich of hue. Chaucer. Denmark satin, a kind of lasting; a stout worsted stuff, woven with a satin twill, used for women's shoes. -- Farmer's satin. See under Farmer. -- Satin bird (Zoöl.), an Australian bower bird. Called also satin grackle. -- Satin flower (Bot. ) See Honesty, 4. -- Satin spar. (Min. ) (a ) A fine fibrous variety of calcite, having a pearly luster. (b ) A similar variety of gypsum. -- Satin sparrow (Zoöl.), the shining flycatcher (Myiagra nitida ) of Tasmania and Australia. The upper surface of the male is rich blackish green with a metallic luster. -- Satin stone, satin spar.
SATINET
Sat `i *net ", n. Etym: [F., fr. satin. See Satin. ]
1. A thin kind of satin.
2. A kind of cloth made of cotton warp and woolen filling, used chiefly for trousers.
SATINETTE
SATINETTE Sat `i *nette ", n.
Defn: One of a breed of fancy frilled pigeons allied to the owls and turbits, having the body white, the shoulders tricolored, and the tail bluish black with a large white spot on each feather.
SATIN WEAVE
SATIN WEAVE Sat "in weave.
Defn: A style of weaving producing smooth-faced fabric in which the warp interlaces with the filling at points distributed over the surface.
SATINWOOD
SATINWOOD sat "in *wood `, n. (Bot. )
Defn: The hard, lemon-colored, fragrant wood of an East Indian tree (Chloroxylon Swietnia ). It takes a lustrous finish, and is used in cabinetwork. The name is also given to the wood of a species of prickly ash (Xanthoxylum Caribæum ) growing in Florida and the West Indies.
SATINY
SATINY Sat "in *y, a.
Defn: Like or composed of satin; glossy; as, to have a satiny appearance; a satiny texture.
SATION
Sa "tion, n. Etym: [L. satio, fr. serere, satum, to sow. ]
Defn: A sowing or planting. [Obs. ] Sir T. Browne.
SATIRE
Sat "ire (; in Eng. often, n. Etym: [L. satira, satura, fr. satura (sc. lanx ) a dish filled with various kinds of fruits, food composed of various ingredients, a mixture, a medley, fr. satur full of food, sated, fr. sat, satis, enough: cf. F. satire. See Sate, Sad, a., and cf. Saturate. ]
1. A composition, generally poetical, holding up vice or folly to reprobation; a keen or severe exposure of what in public or private morals deserves rebuke; an invective poem; as, the Satires of Juvenal.
2. Keeness and severity of remark; caustic exposure to reprobation; trenchant wit; sarcasm.
Syn. -- Lampoon; sarcasm; irony; ridicule; pasquinade; burlesque; wit; humor.
SATIRIC; SATIRICAL
Sa *tir "ic, Sa *tir "ic *al, a. Etym: [L. satiricus: cf. F. satirique. ]
1. Of or pertaining to satire; of the nature of satire; as, a satiric style.
2. Censorious; severe in language; sarcastic; insulting. "Satirical rogue. " Shak.
Syn. -- Cutting; caustic; poignant; sarcastic; ironical; bitter; reproachful; abusive. -- Sa *tir "ic *al *ly, adv. -- Sa *tir "ic *al *ness, n.
SATIRIST
Sat "ir *ist, n. Etym: [Cf. F. satiriste.]
Defn: One who satirizes; especially, one who writes satire. The mighty satirist, who. .. had spread through the Whig ranks. Macaulay.
SATIRIZE
Sat "ir *ize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Satirized; p. pr. & vb. n.Satirizing. ] Etym: [Cf. F. satiriser.]
Defn: To make the object of satire; to attack with satire; to censure with keenness or severe sarcasm. It is as hard to satirize well a man of distinguished vices, as to praise well a man of distinguished virtues. Swift.
SATISFACTION
Sat `is *fac "tion, n. Etym: [OE. satisfaccioum, F. satisfaction, fr. L.satisfactio, fr. satisfacere to satisfy. See Satisfy. ]
1. The act of satisfying, or the state of being satisfied; gratification of desire; contentment in possession and enjoyment; repose of mind resulting from compliance with its desires or demands. The mind having a power to suspend the execution and satisfaction of any of its desires. Locke.
2. Settlement of a claim, due, or demand; payment; indemnification; adequate compensation. We shall make full satisfaction. Shak.
3. That which satisfies or gratifiles; atonement. Die he, or justice must; unless or him Some other, able, and as willing, pay The rigid satisfaction, death for death. Milton.
Syn. -- Contentment; content; gratification; pleasure; recompence; compensation; amends; remuneration; indemnification; atonement.
SATISFACTIVE
SATISFACTIVE Sat `is *fac "tive, a.
Defn: Satisfactory. [Obs. ] Satisfactive discernment of fish. Sir T. Browne.
SATISFACTORY
Sat `is *fac "to *ry, a. Etym: [Cf. F. satisfactoire.]
1. Giving or producing satisfaction; yielding content; especially, relieving the mind from doubt or uncertainty, and enabling it to rest with confidence; sufficient; as, a satisfactory account or explanation.
2. Making amends, indemnification, or recompense; causing to cease from claims and to rest content; compensating; atoning; as, to make satisfactory compensation, or a satisfactory apology. A most wise and sufficient means of redemption and salvation, by the satisfactory and meritorius death and obedience of the incarnate Son of God, Jesus Christ. Bp. Sanderson. -- Sat `is *fac "to *ri *ty, adv. -- Sat `is *fac "to *ri *ness, n.
SATISFIABLE
SATISFIABLE Sat "is *fi `a *ble, a.
Defn: That may be satisfied.
SATISFIER
SATISFIER Sat "is *fi `er, n.
Defn: One who satisfies.
SATISFY
Sat "is *fy, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Satisfied; p. pr. & vb. n.Satisfying. ] Etym: [OF. satisfier; L. satis enough + -ficare (in comp. ) to make; cf. F. satisfaire, L. satisfacere. See Sad, a., and Fact. ]
1. In general, to fill up the measure of a want of (a person or a thing ); hence, to grafity fully the desire of; to make content; to supply to the full, or so far as to give contentment with what is wished for. Death shall. .. with us two Be forced to satisfy his ravenous maw. Milton.
2. To pay to the extent of chaims or deserts; to give what is due to; as, to satisfy a creditor.
3. To answer or discharge, as a claim, debt, legal demand, or the like; to give compensation for; to pay off; to requitte; as, to satisfy a claim or an execution.
4. To free from doubrt, suspense, or uncertainty; to give assurance to; as, to satisfy one's self by inquiry. The standing evidences of the truth of the gospel are in themselves most firm, solid, and satisfying. Atterbury.
Syn. -- To satiate; sate; content; grafity; compensate. See Satiate.
SATISFY
SATISFY Sat "is *fy, v. i.
1. To give satisfaction; to afford gratification; to leave nothing to be desire.
2. To make payment or atonement; to atone. Milton.
SATISFYINGLY
SATISFYINGLY Sat "is *fy `ing *ly, adv.
Defn: So as to satisfy; satisfactorily.
SATIVE
Sa "tive, a. Etym: [L. sativus, fr. serere, satum, to sow. ]
Defn: Sown; propagated by seed. [Obs. ] Evelyn.
New American Oxford Dictionary
Sati
Sa ti |ˌsəˈtē, ˈsəˌtē səˈti |Hinduism the wife of Shiva, reborn as Parvati. According to some accounts, she died by throwing herself into the sacred fire.
sati
sa ti |səˈtē, ˈsəˌtē səˈti |(also suttee ) ▶noun ( pl. satis |səˈtēz, ˈsəˌtēz | or suttees ) the former Hindu practice of a widow throwing herself onto her husband's funeral pyre. • a widow who committed such an act. ORIGIN Hindi, from Sanskrit satī ‘faithful wife, ’ from sat ‘good. ’
satiate
sa ti ate |ˈsāSHēˌāt ˈseɪʃiˌeɪt | ▶verb another term for sate 1: he folded up his newspaper, his curiosity satiated. ▶adjective archaic satisfied to the full; satiated. DERIVATIVES sa tia ble |-SHəbəl |adjective ( archaic ), sa ti a tion |ˌsāSHēˈāSHən |noun ORIGIN late Middle English: from Latin satiatus, past participle of satiare, from satis ‘enough. ’
Satie, Erik
Sa tie, Erik |säˈtē sɑˈti | (1866 –1925 ), French avant-garde composer; full name Erik Alfred Leslie Satie.
satiety
sa ti e ty |səˈtīətē səˈtaɪədi | ▶noun chiefly technical the feeling or state of being sated. ORIGIN mid 16th cent.: from Old French saciete, from Latin satietas, from satis ‘enough. ’
satiety center
sa ti e ty cen ter ▶noun Physiology an area of the brain situated in the hypothalamus and concerned with the regulation of food intake.
satin
sat in |ˈsatn ˈsætn | ▶noun a smooth, glossy fabric, typically of silk, produced by a weave in which the threads of the warp are caught and looped by the weft only at certain intervals: [ as modifier ] : a blue satin dress. • [ as modifier ] denoting or having a surface or finish resembling this fabric, produced on metal or other material: an aluminum alloy with a black satin finish. ▶adjective smooth like satin: a luxurious satin look. DERIVATIVES sat in y adjective ORIGIN late Middle English: via Old French from Arabic zaytūnī ‘of Tsinkiang, ’ a town in China.
satinet
sat i net |ˌsatnˈet sætnˈɛt |(also satinette ) ▶noun a fabric with a similar finish to satin, made partly or wholly of cotton or synthetic fiber.
satin paper
sat in pa per ▶noun fine glossy paper, used for writing or printmaking.
satin spar
sat in spar ▶noun a fibrous variety of gypsum with a pearly luster.
satin stitch
sat in stitch ▶noun a long straight embroidery stitch, closely placed parallel to similar stitches, giving the appearance of satin.
satin walnut
sat in wal nut ▶noun see sweet gum.
satin weave
sat in weave ▶noun a method of weaving fabric in which either the warp or the weft predominates on the surface.
satinwood
sat in wood |ˈsatnˌwo͝od ˈsætnwʊd | ▶noun 1 glossy yellowish timber from a tropical tree, valued for cabinetwork. 2 the tropical hardwood tree that produces this timber. [Two species in the family Rutaceae: Ceylon satinwood (Chloroxylon swietenia ), native to India and Sri Lanka, and West Indian (or Jamaican ) satinwood (Zanthoxylum flava ), native to the Caribbean, Bermuda, and southern Florida. ] • used in names of other trees that yield high-quality timber, e.g., Nigerian satinwood.
satire
sat ire |ˈsaˌtīr ˈsæˌtaɪ (ə )r | ▶noun the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues. See wit 1. • a play, novel, film, or other work that uses satire: a stinging satire on American politics. • a genre of literature characterized by the use of satire. • (in Latin literature ) a literary miscellany, esp. a poem ridiculing prevalent vices or follies. DERIVATIVES sat i rist |ˈsatərist |noun ORIGIN early 16th cent.: from French, or from Latin satira, later form of satura ‘poetic medley. ’
satirical
sa tir i cal |səˈti (ə )rikəl səˈtɪrəkəl |(also satiric |-ˈti (ə )rik |) ▶adjective containing or using satire: a New York-based satirical magazine. • (of a person or their behavior ) sarcastic, critical, and mocking another's weaknesses. DERIVATIVES sa tir ic adjective, sa tir i cal ly adverb ORIGIN early 16th cent.: from late Latin satiricus (from satira ‘poetic medley ’: see satire ) + -al .
satirize
sat i rize |ˈsatəˌrīz ˈsædəˌraɪz | ▶verb [ with obj. ] deride and criticize by means of satire: Aristophanes satirized the lack of respect for the laws. DERIVATIVES sat i ri za tion |ˌsatərəˈzāSHən |noun
satisfaction
sat is fac tion |ˌsatisˈfakSHən sætɪsˈfækʃn | ▶noun fulfillment of one's wishes, expectations, or needs, or the pleasure derived from this: he smiled with satisfaction | managing directors seeking greater job satisfaction. • Law the payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation or claim: in full and final satisfaction of the claim. • [ with negative ] what is felt to be owed or due to one, esp. in reparation of an injustice or wrong: the work will come to a halt if the electricity and telephone people don't get satisfaction . • Christian Theology Christ's atonement for sin. • historical the opportunity to defend one's honor in a duel: I demand the satisfaction of a gentleman. PHRASES to one's satisfaction so that one is satisfied: some amendments were made, not entirely to his satisfaction. ORIGIN Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin satisfactio (n- ), from satisfacere ‘satisfy, content ’ (see satisfy ). The earliest recorded use referred to the last part of religious penance after “contrition ” and “confession ”: this involved fulfillment of the observance required by the confessor, in contrast with the current meaning ‘fulfillment of one's own expectations. ’
satisfactory
sat is fac to ry |ˌsatisˈfakt (ə )rē sætɪsˈfæktəri | ▶adjective fulfilling expectations or needs; acceptable, though not outstanding or perfect: the brakes are satisfactory if not particularly powerful. • (of a patient in a hospital ) not deteriorating or likely to die. • Law (of evidence or a verdict ) sufficient for the needs of the case. DERIVATIVES sat is fac to ri ly |-t (ə )rəlē |adverb, sat is fac to ri ness noun ORIGIN late Middle English (in the sense ‘leading to the atonement of sin ’): from Old French satisfactoire or medieval Latin satisfactorius, from Latin satisfacere ‘to content ’ (see satisfy ). The current senses date from the mid 17th cent. usage: The adjectives satisfactory and satisfying are closely related (both deriving from the Latin satis ‘enough ’ + facere ‘to make ’), but there is an important distinction. Satisfactory denotes the meeting or fulfillment of expectations, standards, or requirements: the car's satisfactory performance in its first three road tests. Satisfying denotes the same, but goes further to connote the pleasure or enjoyment derived from the satisfaction: it was a satisfying one-dish meal.
satisfice
sat is fice |ˈsatisˌfīs ˈsætəsfaɪs | ▶verb accept an available option as satisfactory: it talks about telling you not to just satisfice but to always look for the best.
satisfied
sat is fied |ˈsatisˌfīd ˈsædəˌsfaɪd | ▶adjective contented; pleased: satisfied customers | she was very satisfied with the results.
satisfy
sat is fy |ˈsatisˌfī ˈsædəˌsfaɪ | ▶verb ( satisfies, satisfying, satisfied ) [ with obj. ] meet the expectations, needs, or desires of (someone ): I have never been satisfied with my job | [ no obj. ] : wealth, the promise of the eighties, has failed to satisfy. • fulfill (a desire or need ): social services is trying to satisfy the needs of so many different groups. • provide (someone ) with adequate information or proof so that they are convinced about something: [ with obj. and clause ] : people need to be satisfied that the environmental assessments are accurate | the chief engineer satisfied himself that it was not a weapon. • adequately meet or comply with (a condition, obligation, or demand ): the whole team is working to satisfy demand. • Mathematics (of a quantity ) make (an equation ) true. • pay off (a debt or creditor ): there was insufficient collateral to satisfy the loan. DERIVATIVES sat is fi a bil i ty |ˌsatisˌfīəˈbilitē |noun, sat is fi a ble adjective ORIGIN late Middle English: from Old French satisfier, formed irregularly from Latin satisfacere ‘to content, ’ from satis ‘enough ’ + facere ‘make. ’
satisfying
sat is fy ing |ˈsatisˌfī -iNG ˈsædəˌsfaɪɪŋ | ▶adjective giving fulfillment or the pleasure associated with this: Fleischer's performance was consummately musical and deeply satisfying. DERIVATIVES sat is fy ing ly adverb usage: See usage at satisfactory .
Oxford Dictionary
Sati
Sati |ˈsʌtiː |Hinduism the wife of Shiva, reborn as Parvati. According to some accounts, she died by throwing herself into a sacred fire.
sati
sati |ˈsʌtiː, sʌˈtiː |(also suttee ) ▶noun ( pl. satis or suttees ) [ mass noun ] the former Hindu practice of a widow throwing herself on to her husband's funeral pyre. • [ count noun ] a widow who committed sati. ORIGIN Hindi, from Sanskrit satī ‘faithful wife ’, from sat ‘good ’.
satiate
satiate |ˈseɪʃɪeɪt | ▶verb another term for sate 1: he folded up his newspaper, his curiosity satiated. ▶adjective archaic satisfied to the full; sated. DERIVATIVES satiable |-ʃəb (ə )l |adjective ( archaic ), satiation |-ˈeɪʃ (ə )n |noun ORIGIN late Middle English: from Latin satiatus, past participle of satiare, from satis ‘enough ’.
Satie, Erik
Satie, Erik |ˈsati, ˈsɑːti | (1866 –1925 ), French avant-garde composer; full name Erik Alfred Leslie Satie. He formed an irreverent avant-garde artistic set associated with Les Six, Dadaism, and surrealism. Notable works: Gymnopédies (1888 ).
satiety
satiety |səˈtʌɪɪti | ▶noun [ mass noun ] chiefly technical the feeling or state of being sated. ORIGIN mid 16th cent.: from Old French saciete, from Latin satietas, from satis ‘enough ’.
satiety centre
sa ¦ti |ety centre ▶noun Physiology an area of the brain situated in the hypothalamus and concerned with the regulation of food intake.
satin
satin |ˈsatɪn | ▶noun [ mass noun ] a smooth, glossy fabric, usually of silk, produced by a weave in which the threads of the warp are caught and looped by the weft only at certain intervals: [ as modifier ] : a blue satin dress. • [ as modifier ] denoting or having a surface or finish resembling satin, produced on metal or other material: an aluminium alloy with a black satin finish. ▶verb ( satins, satining, satined ) [ with obj. ] give a smooth, glossy surface to. ▶adjective smooth like satin: a luxurious satin look. DERIVATIVES satinize (also satinise ) verb, satiny adjective ORIGIN late Middle English: via Old French from Arabic zaytūnī ‘of Tsinkiang ’, a town in China.
satinette
satinette |ˌsatɪˈnɛt, ˈsatɪnɪt |(also satinet ) ▶noun [ mass noun ] a fabric with a similar finish to satin, made partly or wholly of cotton or synthetic fibre.
satin paper
satin paper ▶noun fine glossy paper, used for writing or printmaking.
satin spar
satin spar ▶noun [ mass noun ] a fibrous variety of gypsum.
satin stitch
satin stitch ▶noun [ mass noun ] a long straight embroidery stitch, giving the appearance of satin.
satin walnut
satin wal ¦nut ▶noun see sweet gum.
satin weave
satin weave ▶noun [ mass noun ] a method of weaving fabric in which either the warp or the weft predominates on the surface.
satinwood
satin |wood |ˈsatɪnwʊd | ▶noun 1 [ mass noun ] glossy yellowish timber from a tropical tree, valued for cabinetmaking. 2 the tropical hardwood tree that produces satinwood. ●Two species in the family Rutaceae: Ceylon satinwood (Chloroxylon swietenia ), native to India and Sri Lanka, and West Indian (or Jamaican ) satinwood (Zanthoxylum flava ), native to the Caribbean, Bermuda, and southern Florida. • used in names of trees which yield high-quality timber resembling satinwood, e.g. Nigerian satinwood.
satire
satire |ˈsatʌɪə | ▶noun [ mass noun ] the use of humour, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues. • [ count noun ] a play, novel, film, or other work which uses satire: a stinging satire on American politics. • a genre of literature characterized by the use of satire. • [ count noun ] (in Latin literature ) a literary miscellany, especially a poem ridiculing prevalent vices or follies. DERIVATIVES satirist noun ORIGIN early 16th cent.: from French, or from Latin satira, later form of satura ‘poetic medley ’.
satiric
satiric |səˈtɪrɪk | ▶adjective another term for satirical.
satirical
sa ¦tir |ic ¦al |səˈtɪrɪk (ə )l | ▶adjective containing or using satire: a New York-based satirical magazine. • sarcastic, critical, and mocking another's weaknesses: his satirical sense of humour. DERIVATIVES satirically adverb ORIGIN early 16th cent.: from late Latin satiricus (from satira ‘poetic medley ’: see satire ) + -al .
satirize
satirize |ˈsatɪrʌɪz |(also satirise ) ▶verb [ with obj. ] deride and criticize by means of satire: the movie satirized the notion of national superiority. DERIVATIVES satirization |-ˈzeɪʃ (ə )n |noun
satisfaction
sat ¦is |fac ¦tion |satɪsˈfakʃ (ə )n | ▶noun [ mass noun ] 1 fulfilment of one's wishes, expectations, or needs, or the pleasure derived from this: I looked round with satisfaction | managing directors seeking greater job satisfaction. 2 Law the payment of a debt or fulfilment of an obligation or claim: in full and final satisfaction of the claim. • [ with negative ] what is felt to be owed or due to one, especially in reparation of an injustice or wrong: the work will come to a halt if the electricity and telephone people don't get satisfaction . • historical the opportunity to defend one's honour in a duel: I demand the satisfaction of a gentleman. 3 Christian Theology Christ's atonement for sin. PHRASES to one's satisfaction so that one is satisfied: some amendments were made, not entirely to his satisfaction. ORIGIN Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin satisfactio (n- ), from satisfacere ‘satisfy, content ’ (see satisfy ). The earliest recorded use referred to the last part of religious penance after ‘contrition ’ and ‘confession ’: this involved fulfilment of the observance required by the confessor, in contrast with the current meaning ‘fulfilment of one's own expectations ’.
satisfactory
sat ¦is |fac ¦tory |satɪsˈfakt (ə )ri | ▶adjective fulfilling expectations or needs; acceptable, though not outstanding or perfect: he didn't get a satisfactory answer. • (of a patient in a hospital ) not deteriorating or likely to die. • Law (of evidence or a verdict ) sufficient for the needs of the case: the verdict is safe and satisfactory . DERIVATIVES satisfactorily adverb, satisfactoriness noun ORIGIN late Middle English (in the sense ‘leading to the atonement of sin ’): from Old French satisfactoire or medieval Latin satisfactorius, from Latin satisfacere ‘to content ’ (see satisfy ). The current senses date from the mid 17th cent.
satisfice
satisfice |ˈsatɪsfʌɪs | ▶verb [ no obj. ] formal decide on and pursue a course of action that will satisfy the minimum requirements necessary to achieve a particular goal. ORIGIN mid 16th cent. (in the sense ‘satisfy ’): alteration of satisfy, influenced by Latin satisfacere. The formal use dates from the 1950s.
satisfied
sat ¦is |fied |ˈsatɪsfʌɪd | ▶adjective contented; pleased: satisfied customers | she was very satisfied with the results.
satisfy
sat |isfy |ˈsatɪsfʌɪ | ▶verb ( satisfies, satisfying, satisfied ) [ with obj. ] 1 meet the expectations, needs, or desires of (someone ): I have never been satisfied with my job. • fulfil (a desire or need ): social services is trying to satisfy the needs of so many different groups. • adequately meet or comply with (a condition, obligation, or demand ): the whole team is working flat out to satisfy demand. • pay off (a debt or creditor ): there was insufficient collateral to satisfy the loan. 2 provide (someone ) with adequate or convincing information or proof about something: [ with obj. and clause ] : people need to be satisfied that the environmental assessments are accurate | the chief engineer satisfied himself that it was not a weapon. 3 Mathematics (of a quantity ) make (an equation ) true. PHRASES satisfy the examiners Brit. reach the standard required to pass an examination. DERIVATIVES satisfiability |-əˈbɪlɪti |noun, satisfiable adjective ORIGIN late Middle English: from Old French satisfier, formed irregularly from Latin satisfacere ‘to content ’, from satis ‘enough ’ + facere ‘make ’.
satisfying
sat ¦is ¦fy |ing |ˈsatɪsfʌɪɪŋ | ▶adjective giving fulfilment or the pleasure associated with this: these are very satisfying books. DERIVATIVES satisfyingly adverb
American Oxford Thesaurus
satiate
satiate verb here, this stew should satiate you: fill, satisfy, sate; slake, quench; gorge, stuff, surfeit, glut, cloy, sicken, nauseate.
satiny
satiny adjective the paint dries to a nice satiny finish: smooth, shiny, glossy, shining, gleaming, lustrous, sleek, silky. WORD TOOLKIT See glossy . Word Toolkits illustrate the difference between close synonyms by means of words typically used with them.
satire
satire noun 1 a satire on Canadian politics: parody, burlesque, caricature, lampoon, skit; informal spoof, takeoff, sendup. 2 he has become the subject of satire: mockery, ridicule, derision, scorn, caricature; irony, sarcasm.
satirical
satirical adjective satirical essays about American politics: mocking, ironic, ironical, satiric, sarcastic, sardonic; caustic, trenchant, mordant, biting, cutting, stinging, acerbic; critical, irreverent, disparaging, disrespectful.
satirize
satirize verb a comedy troupe that satirized the conservative establishment of the sixties: mock, ridicule, deride, make fun of, poke fun at, parody, lampoon, burlesque, caricature, take off; criticize; informal send up.
satisfaction
satisfaction noun 1 he derived great satisfaction from his work: contentment, pleasure, gratification, fulfillment, enjoyment, happiness, pride; self-satisfaction, smugness, complacency. 2 the satisfaction of consumer needs: fulfillment, gratification; appeasement, assuaging. 3 investors turned to the courts for satisfaction: compensation, recompense, redress, reparation, restitution, repayment, payment, settlement, reimbursement, indemnification, indemnity.
satisfactory
satisfactory adjective the work isn't extraordinary, but it is satisfactory: adequate, all right, acceptable, good enough, sufficient, reasonable, quite good, competent, fair, decent, average, passable; fine, in order, up to scratch, up to the mark, up to standard, up to par; informal OK, jake, hunky-dory, so-so, 'comme ci, comme ça'. ANTONYMS inadequate, poor.
satisfied
satisfied adjective 1 a satisfied smile: pleased, well pleased, content, contented, happy, proud, triumphant; smug, self-satisfied, pleased with oneself, complacent. ANTONYMS unhappy. 2 the pleasure of satisfied desire: fulfilled, gratified. ANTONYMS unfulfilled. 3 I am satisfied that she understands: convinced, certain, sure, positive, persuaded, easy in one's mind. ANTONYMS unconvinced.
satisfy
satisfy verb 1 a last chance to satisfy his hunger for romance: fulfill, gratify, meet, fill; indulge, cater to, pander to; appease, assuage; quench, slake, satiate, sate, take the edge off. ANTONYMS frustrate. 2 she satisfied herself that it had been an accident: convince, persuade, assure; reassure, put someone's mind at rest. 3 products that satisfy the criteria: comply with, meet, fulfill, answer, conform to; measure up to, come up to; suffice, be good enough, fit /fill the bill. 4 there was insufficient collateral to satisfy the loan: repay, pay (off ), settle, make good, discharge, square, liquidate, clear.
Oxford Thesaurus
satiate
satiate verb he leaned back against the cushions, satiated by the Christmas fare: fill, fully satisfy, sate; slake, quench; gorge, stuff, overfill, overfeed, surfeit, glut, cloy; sicken, nauseate. ANTONYMS starve, deprive, dissatisfy.
satiety
satiety noun a commercial culture that exhorted one to consume to the point of satiety and well beyond: satiation, satisfaction, sufficiency, repleteness, repletion, fullness; over-fullness, surfeit. ANTONYMS hunger.
satiny
satiny adjective the satiny, honey-coloured wood: smooth, shiny, glossy, shining, gleaming, lustrous, sleek, silky, sheeny; polished, patinated; slippery, glassy; rare nitid. WORD TOOLKIT satiny See glossy . Word Toolkits illustrate the difference between close synonyms by means of words typically used with them.
satire
satire noun 1 a stinging satire on American politics: parody, burlesque, caricature, lampoon, skit, take-off, squib, travesty; informal spoof, send-up; Brit. vulgar slang piss-take; rare pasquinade, pasticcio. 2 in recent years, the phenomenon has become the subject of satire: mockery, ridicule, derision, scorn, caricature; irony, sarcasm.
satirical
satirical adjective a collection of satirical essays on English social life: mocking, ironic, ironical, satiric, sarcastic, sardonic, scornful, derisive, ridiculing, taunting; caustic, trenchant, mordant, biting, cutting, sharp, pointed, keen, stinging, acerbic, pungent, cynical; critical, irreverent, disparaging, disrespectful, Rabelaisian; rare Hudibrastic, mordacious.
satirize
satirize verb a strip cartoon satirizing middle-aged, middle-class liberals: mock, ridicule, hold up to ridicule, deride, make fun of, poke fun at, parody, lampoon, burlesque, caricature, take off, travesty; criticize, censure, pillory; informal send up; Brit. informal take the mickey out of; Brit. vulgar slang take the piss out of; archaic squib; rare pasquinade.
satisfaction
satisfaction noun 1 he smiled with satisfaction: contentment, contentedness, content, pleasure, gratification, fulfilment, happiness, sense of well-being, pride, sense of achievement, delight, joy, enjoyment, relish, triumph; self-satisfaction, smugness, complacency; archaic self-content. ANTONYMS dissatisfaction, displeasure, discontent. 2 the satisfaction of consumer needs and wants: fulfilment, gratification; appeasement, assuagement. 3 investors may have to turn to the courts for satisfaction: compensation, recompense, reparation, restitution, repayment, payment, settlement, reimbursement, indemnification, indemnity, damages; redress, amends, atonement; justice; requital, retribution; Latin quid pro quo. ANTONYMS loss.
satisfactory
satisfactory adjective David Kerslake made a satisfactory debut for Leeds: adequate, all right, acceptable, good enough, sufficient, sufficiently good, fine, in order, up to scratch, up to the mark, up to standard, up to par, competent, reasonable, quite good, fair, decent, not bad, average, tolerable, passable, middling, moderate; presentable; suitable, convenient; informal OK, so-so, fair-to-middling; N. Amer. & Austral. /NZ informal jake. ANTONYMS unsatisfactory, inadequate, unacceptable, poor.
satisfied
satisfied adjective 1 Henry felt satisfied with the day's work | there was a satisfied smile on her face: pleased, well pleased, happy, content, contented; proud, triumphant; smug, self-satisfied, pleased with oneself, complacent; Brit. informal like the cat that's got the cream; N. Amer. vulgar slang shit-eating; humorous gruntled. ANTONYMS dissatisfied, unhappy. 2 the pleasure of satisfied desire: fulfilled, gratified, appeased, assuaged; archaic satiate. ANTONYMS unfulfilled. 3 I am quite satisfied that most of my staff are happy with their conditions of employment: convinced, certain, sure, positive, free from doubt, persuaded, easy in one's mind. ANTONYMS uncertain, unconvinced.
satisfy
satisfy verb 1 he wanted one last chance to satisfy his hunger for romance: fulfil, gratify, meet, fill, serve, provide for, supply; indulge, cater to, pander to; appease, assuage; quench, slake, satiate, sate, take the edge off; rare satisfice. ANTONYMS frustrate. 2 his role was a creative one, and it satisfied him up to a point: please, content, make happy. ANTONYMS dissatisfy, frustrate. 3 she satisfied herself that it had been an accident: convince, persuade, assure, make certain; reassure, put someone's mind at rest, dispel someone's doubts. 4 products which satisfy the EC's criteria will be awarded a special eco label: comply with, meet, fulfil, answer, conform to; match up to, measure up to, come up to; suffice, be good enough, fit /fill the bill; Law perfect; informal make the grade, cut the mustard. 5 there was insufficient collateral to satisfy the loan: repay, pay, pay off, pay in full, settle, make good, discharge, square, liquidate, clear.
satisfying
satisfying adjective 1 it's hard work, but very satisfying: fulfilling, rewarding, gratifying, pleasing, enjoyable, pleasurable, to one's liking; worthwhile, constructive, productive, valuable, beneficial. ANTONYMS dissatisfying, frustrating, pointless. 2 potatoes are satisfying and provide good value for money: filling. 3 a satisfying explanation: satisfactory, reasonable, acceptable; convincing, persuasive; reassuring. ANTONYMS unsatisfactory.
Duden Dictionary
Satin
Sa tin Substantiv, maskulin , der |zaˈtɛ̃ː auch zaˈtɛŋ |der Satin; Genitiv: des Satins, Plural: die Satins mittelhochdeutsch satin < altfranzösisch satin (= französisch satin ), wohl über spanisch aceituní < arabisch zaytūnī = Seide aus Zaitun (= Hafen Tseutung in China )Gewebe, Stoff in Atlasbindung mit glatter, glänzender Oberfläche
Satinage
Sa ti na ge Substantiv, feminin , die |Satin a ge zatiˈnaːʒə |das Satinieren
Satinbluse
Sa tin blu se Substantiv, feminin , die Bluse aus Satin
Satinella
Sa ti nel la Substantiv, maskulin , der |Satin e lla |der Satinella; Genitiv: des Satinella [s ] arabisch-spanisch-französisch -neulateinisch glänzender Futterstoff [aus Baumwolle ] in Atlasbindung
Satinholz
Sa tin holz Substantiv, Neutrum , das eine glänzende Holzart
satinieren
sa ti nie ren schwaches Verb |satin ie ren |arabisch-spanisch-französisch mit einer Satiniermaschine (unter starkem Druck ) glätten und mit Hochglanz versehen
Satiniermaschine
Sa ti nier ma schi ne Substantiv, feminin , die |Satin ie rmaschine | Kalander
Satire
Sa ti re Substantiv, feminin , die |Sat i re |die Satire; Genitiv: der Satire, Plural: die Satiren lateinisch satira, älter: satura, eigentlich = mit verschiedenen Früchten gefüllte Schale (übertragen im Sinne von »bunte Mischung «)1 ohne Plural Kunstgattung (Literatur, Karikatur, Film ), die durch Übertreibung, Ironie und [beißenden ] Spott an Personen, Ereignissen Kritik übt, sie der Lächerlichkeit preisgibt, Zustände anprangert, mit scharfem Witz geißelt ein Meisterwerk, ein Meister der Satire | die Kunst der politischen Satire 2 künstlerisches Werk, das zur Gattung der Satire 1 gehört eine beißende, bittere, geistvolle Satire | er schreibt Satiren | eine Satire auf die Auswüchse des Konsumverhaltens
Satirendichter
Sa ti ren dich ter Substantiv, maskulin , der |Sat i rendichter |Dichter, der Satiren schreibt
Satirendichterin
Sa ti ren dich te rin Substantiv, feminin , die |Sat i rendichterin |weibliche Form zu Satirendichter
Satirenschreiber
Sa ti ren schrei ber Substantiv, maskulin , der |Sat i renschreiber |jemand, der Satiren schreibt
Satirenschreiberin
Sa ti ren schrei be rin Substantiv, feminin , die |Sat i renschreiberin |weibliche Form zu Satirenschreiber
Satiriker
Sa ti ri ker Substantiv, maskulin , der |Sat i riker |der Satiriker; Genitiv: des Satirikers, Plural: die Satiriker spätlateinisch satiricus Schöpfer von Satiren
Satirikerin
Sa ti ri ke rin Substantiv, feminin , die |Sat i rikerin |weibliche Form zu Satiriker
satirisch
sa ti risch Adjektiv |sat i risch |lateinisch satiricus in der Art der Satire 1 ; die Mittel der Satire 1 anwendend eine satirische Zeitschrift | ein satirischer Roman, Essay | satirische Zeichnungen, Bilder | ein satirischer (Satiren schreibender ) Schriftsteller
satirisieren
sa ti ri sie ren schwaches Verb bildungssprachlich |satiris ie ren |schwaches Verb; Perfektbildung mit »hat « satirisch darstellen in seinen Texten satirisiert er gesellschaftliche Missstände
Satisfaktion
Sa tis fak ti on Substantiv, feminin , die |Satisfakti o n |die Satisfaktion; Genitiv: der Satisfaktion, Plural: die Satisfaktionen Plural selten lateinisch satisfactio = Genugtuung, zu: satisfacere = Genüge leisten, befriedigen, aus: satis = genug (verwandt mit satt ) und facere = tun a bildungssprachlich veraltend Genugtuung 2 , besonders in Form einer Ehrenerklärung Satisfaktion fordern, verlangen, erhalten | jemandem Satisfaktion geben b früher, noch Verbindungswesen Zurücknahme einer Beleidigung o. Ä. durch die Bereitschaft zum Duell unbedingte Satisfaktion | Satisfaktion fordern, nehmen, geben, erteilen
satisfaktionsfähig
sa tis fak ti ons fä hig Adjektiv |satisfakti o nsfähig |
French Dictionary
satiété
satiété n. f. nom féminin Le fait d ’être rassasié, de ne plus avoir faim ni soif, d ’avoir ses désirs satisfaits. LOCUTION À satiété Au point de satisfaire pleinement l ’appétit. : Nous nous sommes régalés et nous avons mangé à satiété. Prononciation Le premier t se prononce s, [sasjete ]; le mot rime avec société
satin
satin n. m. nom masculin Étoffe brillante. : Une chemise de nuit en satin blanc.
satiné
satiné , ée adj. adjectif Qui est doux et lustré comme le satin. : Une peau satinée.
satiner
satiner v. tr. verbe transitif Donner l ’aspect brillant du satin. aimer
satire
satire n. f. nom féminin Écrit qui caricature une situation, une personne. SYNONYME diatribe ; pamphlet . Note Orthographique sat i re.
satirique
satirique adj. adjectif Qui caricature une situation, une personne, qui critique en se moquant. : Un texte satirique. SYNONYME caustique ; mordant .
satiriquement
satiriquement adv. adverbe De façon satirique. : Cet auteur a traité le sujet satiriquement.
satisfaction
satisfaction n. f. nom féminin 1 Contentement, bien-être qui résulte de l ’accomplissement d ’un désir, d ’une action. : Martine a eu la satisfaction d ’être élue présidente de la classe. SYNONYME plaisir . 2 Action de satisfaire. : La satisfaction des besoins du consommateur. SYNONYME assouvissement . LOCUTIONS Donner satisfaction. Répondre à une exigence. : Ces nouveaux employés nous donnent pleinement satisfaction. SYNONYME contenter ; satisfaire . Obtenir satisfaction. Gagner sa cause. : Ils ont obtenu satisfaction. SYNONYME avoir gain de cause . Note Technique Le nom reste au singulier dans ces locutions.
satisfaire
satisfaire v. tr. , pronom. verbe transitif direct 1 Contenter pleinement. : Tu as satisfait toutes mes demandes: je suis très content. SYNONYME combler . 2 Assouvir. : Satisfaire sa soif, sa curiosité. verbe transitif indirect Répondre à une exigence. : Ces étudiants ont été admis, car ils satisfont à toutes les conditions. Note Syntaxique En ce sens, le verbe se construit avec la préposition à. verbe pronominal 1 Se contenter, assouvir ses désirs. : Elles se sont satisfaites de peu, de cette offre. Note Syntaxique À la forme pronominale, en ce sens, le verbe se construit avec la préposition de. 2 absolument Assouvir un besoin naturel. : Les campeurs se sont satisfaits dans la forêt. Note Grammaticale À la forme pronominale, le participe passé de ce verbe s ’accorde toujours en genre et en nombre avec son sujet. Ses parents se sont satisfaits de cette réponse. faire
satisfaisant
satisfaisant , ante adj. adjectif Qui contente, suffisant. : Ces résultats sont satisfaisants. SYNONYME acceptable ; convenable . Note Sémantique Ne pas confondre avec le participe présent invariable satisfaisant. Des desserts satisfaisant les plus gourmands. Prononciation Les lettres ai se prononcent e, [satisfəzɑ̃ ]; le mot rime avec pesant
satisfait
satisfait , aite adj. adjectif 1 Content. : Ils sont très satisfaits des progrès accomplis, d ’apprendre qu ’ils ont réussi. Note Syntaxique L ’adjectif se construit avec la préposition de suivie d ’un nom ou d ’un infinitif; il se construit également avec la conjonction que et le subjonctif. On évitera la locution conjonctive de ce que suivie de l ’indicatif, qui est plus lourde. Je suis satisfaite que vous soyez d ’accord. 2 Réalisé. : Un désir satisfait. SYNONYME assouvi ; comblé .
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satín
satín nombre masculino 1 Árbol de hasta 20 m de altura, tronco recto y duro, y copa poco espesa; crece en zonas tropicales de América .SINÓNIMO satiné .2 nombre masculino Madera de este árbol, pesada, dura y compacta :el satín se utiliza mucho en carpintería .SINÓNIMO satiné .
satinado, -da
satinado, -da adjetivo 1 [papel ] Que tiene una superficie tersa y brillante :fue el introductor en Francia del papel satinado, antes importado de Inglaterra .2 Que tiene la superficie de satén o parecida al satén :no acaban de gustarme las telas satinadas; lucía una satinada cabellera .3 nombre masculino Tratamiento que se da a una tela o un papel para darles tersura y brillo :el satinado era absolutamente necesario para que la tinta no calara como en un papel secante .4 Tersura y brillo de una tela o un papel a los que se les ha aplicado un tratamiento especial :sus enemigos corrieron el rumor de que la lectura de sus libros dañaba la vista, por el novedoso diseño de las letras, el brillo de la tinta y el satinado del papel .
satinar
satinar verbo transitivo Dar tersura y brillo a una tela o a un papel fundamentalmente por medio de presión :los primeros papeles eran muy gruesos y al salir del bastidor, se alisaban y a continuación se satinaban con almidón, para facilitar la rápida escritura .
satiné
satiné nombre masculino 1 Árbol de hasta 20 m de altura, tronco recto y duro, y copa poco espesa; crece en zonas tropicales de América .SINÓNIMO satín .2 nombre masculino Madera de este árbol, pesada, dura y compacta .SINÓNIMO satín .
satineta
satineta nombre femenino Tela ligera, suave y brillante de algodón y seda o solo de algodón .
sátira
sátira nombre femenino Discurso o composición literaria en prosa o verso en que se critican agudamente las costumbres o vicios de alguien con intención moralizadora, lúdica o meramente burlesca .
satiriasis
satiriasis nombre femenino Deseo sexual exagerado o exacerbado en el hombre .
satírico, -ca
satírico, -ca adjetivo 1 De la sátira o relacionado con ella :poesía satírica .2 Que contiene, implica o denota sátira :intención satírica; denuncia satírica .
satirizar
satirizar verbo transitivo Criticar con agudeza a una persona o una cosa con la finalidad de ponerlas en ridículo :adquirieron mucha fama en la Corte sus letrillas, sonetos y romances de carácter burlesco y crítico que satirizaron las costumbres de la época . Conjugación [4 ] como realizar .
sátiro
sátiro nombre masculino 1 Ser de la mitología clásica que habitaba en los bosques, y que se representa con pequeños cuernos, el cuerpo cubierto de vello, rabo y las patas de macho cabrío .2 Hombre lascivo que tiene un exacerbado deseo sexual .
satisfacción
satisfacción nombre femenino 1 Acción de satisfacer :la satisfacción de una deuda; en primer lugar hay que procurar la satisfacción de nuestras necesidades .2 Sentimiento de bienestar o placer que se tiene cuando se ha colmado un deseo o cubierto una necesidad :su satisfacción fue inmensa cuando supo que había ganado el primer premio; para dar satisfacción a sus padres, procura tener su habitación ordenada .3 Cosa que satisface :hablar contigo siempre es una satisfacción; mi hijo me da muchas satisfacciones .a (plena ) satisfacción Cumplidamente, a gusto de la persona o personas involucradas :el contrato se cumplió a satisfacción de ambas partes .
satisfacer
satisfacer verbo transitivo 1 Cubrir una necesidad o conceder un deseo a alguien :no es bueno satisfacer todos los caprichos de los niños; un buen anfitrión debe satisfacer los deseos de sus invitados; hay que procurar satisfacer a los invitados .2 Dar respuesta o solución a una cosa :el ministro satisfizo las preguntas de los periodistas .3 Cumplir con algo que se debe :el seguro satisface las deudas de la empresa en caso de quiebra .4 Resultar suficiente o convincente :no me satisface del todo la excusa que has dado .5 Gustar o agradar :me satisface que mis empleados trabajen a gusto .6 mat Ser [una cantidad, magnitud, etc. ] la que hace que se cumplan las condiciones expresadas en un problema, y ser, por tanto, su solución .7 satisfacerse verbo pronominal Contentarse o conformarse con una cosa :es muy exigente, no se satisface con nada . Conjugación [85 ] .
satisfactorio, -ria
satisfactorio, -ria adjetivo Que satisface o puede satisfacer :los resultados de esta empresa son muy satisfactorios; nos traía noticias satisfactorias de nuestros familiares .ANTÓNIMO insatisfactorio .
satisfecho, -cha
satisfecho, -cha adjetivo 1 Que siente satisfacción por un comportamiento bueno o una obra bien hecha :puedes estar satisfecho de tu trabajo, porque es realmente bueno .ANTÓNIMO insatisfecho .2 Que ha comido y bebido lo suficiente :gracias, no quiero postre, he quedado satisfecho .ANTÓNIMO insatisfecho .
Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary
satiate
sa ti ate /séɪʃièɪt /動詞 他動詞 ｟かたく ｠〖通例be ～d 〗〈人が 〉【食物 娯楽などを 】(飽きるくらい )堪能 （たんのう ）する, «…で » 十二分に満足する «with » .
satiety
sa ti e ty /sətá (ɪ )əti /名詞 U ｟かたく ｠飽き飽きすること, 満喫 .
satin
sat in /sǽt (ə )n /名詞 U C サテン , 繻子 （しゆす ）; 繻子織物 .形容詞 1 〖通例 名詞 の前で 〗サテン製の, サテンで覆われた 〈衣服 〉.2 光沢のある, 滑らかな 〈塗料 化粧など 〉.動詞 他動詞 …をサテン仕上げにする, …にサテンのような光沢を付ける .
satinwood
s á tin w ò od 名詞 C 〘植 〙インドシュスボク 〘インド産のマホガニー類の木 〙; U その材 〘高級家具などに使用 〙.
satire
sat ire /sǽtaɪə r / (! 強勢は第1音節 ) 〖語源は 「寄せ集め 」〗名詞 複 ～s /-z /1 U 【政治 時事問題などについての 】風刺 , 皮肉 «about , on » ▸ a combination of humor and satire ユーモアと皮肉の組み合せ .2 C «…についての » 風刺劇 [本 , 話 , 詩 ] «about , on » ; U 風刺文学 ▸ a political satire 政界を舞台にした風刺小説 [劇 ].
satiric
sa tir ic -i cal /sətɪ́rɪk //-k (ə )l /形容詞 1 〈表現 作者が 〉風刺的な, 風刺に満ちた ▸ a satirical [satiric ] novel 風刺小説 .2 〈人が 〉皮肉好きの, 嫌味っぽい .sa t í r i cal ly 副詞 嫌味っぽく, あてつけがましく .
satirist
sat i rist /sǽt (ə )rɪst /名詞 C 風刺作家 [詩人 ]; 皮肉屋 .
satirize
sat i rize /sǽtəràɪz /動詞 他動詞 …を風刺する, 皮肉る .
satisfaction
sat is fac tion /sæ̀tɪsfǽkʃ (ə )n /→satisfy 名詞 複 ～s /-z /1 U «…(すること )の /…への » 満足 (感 ) «of (do ing ), in (do ing )/with , at » (!具体例ではa ～/～s; その際しばしば修飾語を伴う ) ; «…という » 喜び «that 節 » ▸ have the satisfaction of knowing that ……と知って満足する ▸ There was a certain satisfaction in saying that ….…という言葉の中にある程度の満足感が漂っていた ▸ express satisfaction with the results その結果に満足の意を表す ▸ get a great deal of satisfaction from helping others 人の助けになることでかなりの満足感を得る ▸ smile with great satisfaction すごく満足した様子でほほえむ ▸ customer satisfaction (商品に対する )顧客の満足度 ▸ job satisfaction 仕事への満足感 .2 C 【人を 】満足させるもの «to » ▸ Your visit will be a great satisfaction to your friend .あなたの訪問はあなたの友人にとって大きな喜びでしょう .3 U ｟かたく ｠(欲求 欲望 需要などの )充足 , 達成 ▸ The students' scores must meet the satisfaction of the department .学生たちの成績はその学部の要求を満たさねばならない .4 U ｟かたく ｠(損害に対する )謝罪 , 賠償 ; 納得のいく回答 [対応 ]▸ I didn't get any satisfaction from the company .会社からの謝罪 [納得のいく回答 ]はなかった .to A's satisf á ction ＝to the satisf á ction of A 〈説明 状況などが 〉A 〈人 〉が納得 [満足 ]できるように ; Aが満足したことには ▸ I'll find some ways to explain it to her satisfaction .彼女が納得するようにそのことをなんとか説明するつもりだ .
satisfactorily
sat is fac to ri ly /sæ̀tɪsfǽkt (ə )rili /副詞 満足 [納得 ]のいくように [くらいに ], 申し分なく (!話者による評価を表す ) ▸ Most of the cases have been explained satisfactorily .ほとんどの事例が申し分なく説明された
satisfactory
sat is fac to ry /sæ̀tɪsfǽkt (ə )ri / (! 名詞 の前ではs á tisf à ctory ) →satisfy 形容詞 more ～; most ～1 〈事が 〉【人にとって /事 物にとって 】満足のいく , 納得のいく «to /for » ; 好ましい , 十分な ▸ a satisfactory explanation 納得のいく説明 ▸ satisfactory academic progress 十分な学業の前進 .2 ｟米 ｠〈成績が 〉可の .
satisfied
sat is fied /sǽtɪsfàɪd /→satisfy 形容詞 more ～; most ～1 〖be ～〗〈人が 〉 «…で /…して » 満足している «with , by /to do » (↔dissatisfied )▸ I'm very satisfied with [╳of, ╳about ] my wife .私は妻にはとても満足している .2 〖be ～〗〈人が 〉 «…ということを /…を » 確信 [納得 ]している (convinced ) «that 節 /of , about , as to » ▸ I'm satisfied (that ) what we're doing helps poor people .我々がしていることは貧しい人々の助けになると私は確信している .3 〖名詞 の前で 〗満足した 〈ほほえみなど 〉.(Are you ) s á tisfied?｟話 ｠これで満足かい (!いろいろと答えた後, 相手に向かっていらだちを表す ) .
satisfy
sat is fy /sǽtɪsfàɪ / (! 強勢は第1音節 ) 〖原義は 5 〗(名 )satisfaction, (形 )satisfactory, satisfied, satisfying 動詞 -fies /-z /; -fied /-d /; ～ing (!be -fiedなど分詞形容詞用法については →satisfied ) 他動詞 1 〈物 事が 〉 «…で /…して » 〈人 〉を満足させる ; 喜ばせる «with /by do ing » (!通例進行形にしない; ↔dissatisfy ) ▸ Nothing satisfies him. ≒ He is not satisfied with anything .彼は何事にも満足しない (→satisfied )▸ There is no book that can satisfy me with enough information about our computer system .コンピュータの仕組みに関する情報で私を満足させてくれる本はない .類義 satisfyとcontent satisfy は人の欲望 必要 期待などを満たすに足るものを与えて積極的に満足させる. content はsatisfyよりかたい語で, 欠乏 不足を補って満足できる程度のものを与える .2 〈人 物 事が 〉〈必要 欲求 期待 条件など 〉を充足させる , 満たす (!通例進行形にしない ) ▸ satisfy one's needs of body and mind 心身の要求を充足する ▸ satisfy foreign language requirements 外国語の要求水準を満たす ▸ satisfy one's curiosity 好奇心を満足させる ▸ There are enough varieties of apples to satisfy everybody's taste .万人の好みを満たすいろいろなリンゴがある .3 ｟かたく ｠ (!通例進行形にしない ) a. 〖～ oneself 〗〈人が 〉 «…ということを /事を » 納得する ; 確かめる «that 節 /of , about , as to » ▸ When he had satisfied himself (that ) it was the right decision, he went ahead .いったん正しい決定だと納得すると彼は率先して努力した ▸ She satisfied herself of the truth of the story by asking various people .彼女はいろんな人に尋ねてその話に間違いがないことを確かめた .b. 【事を 】〈人 〉に確信 [納得 ]させる (convince ) «of , about , as to » ; 〖～ A (that )節 〗A 〈人 〉に … ということを納得 [得心 ]させる ▸ We satisfied him (that ) what he was seeing was true .目の前のものが現実であると彼に納得させた .4 〘数 〙〈定理 方程式など 〉の条件を満たす ▸ x ＝3 satisfies 3x ＝9 .x ＝3は3x ＝9を満たす .5 〈義務 〉を果たす , 履行する ; 〈借金 〉を返済する, 〈人 〉に返済する ; 〈損害など 〉を賠償する ; 〈罪など 〉の償いをする ▸ satisfy a creditor 債権者に弁済する .6 〈疑い 心配など 〉を晴らす ▸ satisfy one's doubts 疑念を解消する .自動詞 1 満足させる , 不満をなくす (!通例進行形にしない ) ▸ Riches do not always satisfy .裕福であってもそれだけで満足するものではない .2 〈キリストが 〉人間の罪の償いをする .s á t is f ì a ble 形容詞 s á t is f ì er 名詞
satisfying
sat is fy ing /sǽtɪsfàɪɪŋ /→satisfy 形容詞 more ～; most ～〈物 事が 〉満足な , 納得のいく , 十分な ▸ an extremely satisfying experience きわめて満足のいく経験 .～ly 副詞
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