Definition

In a way that cannot be satisfied or fulfilled; always wanting more.

Example

She pursued her goals insatiately, never feeling content with her achievements.

Conversation

Have you noticed how he eats insatiately?

Yeah, it’s like he never feels full!

I wonder if he ever gets tired of food.

I doubt it; he seems to crave it all the time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Insatiately → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "satiare" (meaning to satisfy) combined with the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "insatiately" means in a manner that is not satisfied or cannot be satisfied.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not satisfied' ('in-') and 'to satisfy' ('satiare') to remember that 'insatiately' describes a way of being unable to be satisfied.

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