Definitions and Examples of satiety, fullness
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
The state of being completely satisfied with food and not feeling hungry.
Example
After eating a large meal, she felt a sense of satiety and didn't want to eat anything else.
The state of having eaten enough food to feel satisfied and not hungry.
Example
He ate a big breakfast and felt a sense of fullness that lasted until lunchtime.
Key Differences: satiety vs fullness
- 1Satiety is a more formal term that describes a state of complete satisfaction with food.
- 2Fullness is a more casual term that describes a state of having eaten enough food to feel satisfied.
Effective Usage of satiety, fullness
- 1Discuss Eating Habits: Use these antonyms to describe how much food you have eaten or how hungry you feel.
- 2Talk About Satisfaction: Use satiety and fullness to describe how satisfied you are with a meal or experience.
- 3Describe Appetite: Use hunger to describe a strong desire or need for food, and satiety or fullness to describe a lack of appetite.
Remember this!
The antonyms satiety and fullness describe a state of being satisfied with food, while hunger describes a strong desire or need for food. Use these words to discuss eating habits, talk about satisfaction, and describe appetite.