sated
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈseɪtɪd/
KK: /ˈseɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition
In a state of being fully satisfied, especially after eating or drinking.
Example
After the big meal, I felt completely sated and didn't want any dessert.
Conversation
That meal was incredible, I feel completely sated now.
I know, right? The flavors were amazing!
I could hardly finish my dessert, but it was so good!
Same here! I left the restaurant feeling very sated.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
satisfied
full
gratified
Antonyms
hungry
unsatisfied
empty
verb
Definition
To have satisfied a desire or need completely, especially hunger or thirst.
Example
After the big meal, I felt completely sated and didn't want any more food.
Tense Forms
Past: sated
Past Participle: sated
Conversation
I just finished that huge pizza, and I feel completely sated.
That sounds amazing! I love a good pizza night.
Yeah, I didn’t think I could eat so much, but it was too good to resist.
Root Explanation
**Sated** → It originates from the Old English word 'sæd', meaning satisfied or full. The word 'sated' means to be fully satisfied, especially in terms of hunger or desire.
Memory Tip
Think of being completely 'satisfied' — that's what 'sated' means, feeling full and content.
Visually Confused Words
stated
seated
salted
unsated
sweated
statued
spatted
spathed