satiated
Elementary (A2)
IPA: //ˈseɪʃieɪtɪd//
KK: /ˈseɪʃieɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Feeling satisfied or full, especially after eating enough food.
Example
After the big dinner, I felt completely satiated and didn't want any dessert.
Conversation
That meal was incredible, I'm really feeling satiated now.
I know, right? The portions were huge!
I don't think I could eat another bite if I tried.
Same here! We should definitely come back again.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
full
satisfied
replete
Antonyms
hungry
empty
unsatisfied
verb
Definition
To have satisfied a desire or need completely, especially for food or pleasure.
Example
After the large meal, I felt completely satiated and didn't want any more food.
Tense Forms
Past: satiated
Past Participle: satiated
Conversation
I just had the most delicious meal at that new restaurant.
Oh really? Did it leave you feeling satiated?
Definitely! I couldn't even finish my dessert.
Root Explanation
Satiated → It is formed from 'satiare' (meaning to satisfy or fill) and the suffix '-ed' (indicating a state or condition). The word 'satiated' means to be in a state of being satisfied or filled, particularly in relation to hunger or desire.
Memory Tip
Think of 'satiare' meaning to satisfy — when you are satiated, you feel satisfied or filled.
Visually Confused Words
unsatiated
insatiated
striated
spatiate
stated
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stibiated
spartiate