Definitions
- Describing a feeling of fullness or satiety after eating a large meal. - Referring to a sense of complete fulfillment or satisfaction after achieving a goal or desire. - Talking about a state of being completely satisfied and content with one's life or circumstances.
- Describing a feeling of contentment or happiness with a particular outcome or situation. - Referring to a sense of fulfillment or gratification after accomplishing a task or goal. - Talking about a state of being pleased or content with one's possessions, relationships, or life in general.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a sense of fulfillment or satisfaction.
- 2Both can be used to describe physical or emotional states.
- 3Both can be used as adjectives or verbs.
- 4Both imply a sense of completion or attainment.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Sated implies a more intense feeling of fullness or satisfaction than satisfied.
- 2Context: Sated is typically used in the context of physical sensations, such as hunger or thirst, while satisfied is used in a broader range of contexts.
- 3Duration: Sated suggests a temporary state of fullness or satisfaction, while satisfied implies a more lasting sense of contentment.
- 4Usage: Sated is less common than satisfied and may be considered more formal or literary.
- 5Connotation: Sated can have a negative connotation if used to describe excessive indulgence, while satisfied is generally positive.
Remember this!
Sated and satisfied are synonyms that both describe a sense of fulfillment or satisfaction. However, sated implies a more intense feeling of fullness or satisfaction, often in the context of physical sensations, while satisfied is a broader term that suggests a more lasting sense of contentment in various contexts.
