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abstinence |
the denial of satisfaction of one's appetites, esp. the appetite for certain foods, drugs, or sexual activity. [1/2 definitions] |
aha |
a word used to express feelings like surprise, success, discovery, or satisfaction. |
catch up |
to reach a stage of completeness or full satisfaction, but later than originally required or intended (usu. fol. by "on" or "with"). [1/3 definitions] |
complacency |
satisfaction with oneself or one's situation; smugness. |
content2 |
satisfaction; contentment. [1/3 definitions] |
delight |
considerable pleasure, satisfaction, or enjoyment. [4/5 definitions] |
discontent |
lack of contentment or satisfaction. [1/4 definitions] |
enjoyment |
pleasure or satisfaction that you get from doing something. |
establish |
to determine or prove to the satisfaction of others; show to be true or valid. [1/3 definitions] |
extract |
to derive (satisfaction, comfort, or the like), usu. from some event or circumstance. [1/9 definitions] |
feed |
to take reinforcement or satisfaction. [1/13 definitions] |
fool's paradise |
an illusion of happiness and satisfaction. |
fulfillment |
the condition or quality of being fulfilled; satisfaction. [1/2 definitions] |
gloat |
to feel or show great pride or satisfaction, often when someone else does badly or fails. |
good |
used to express satisfaction, pleasure, or approval. [1/25 definitions] |
gratify |
to give pleasure or satisfaction to (someone). [1/2 definitions] |
gratifying |
causing pleasure or satisfaction, esp. after the accomplishment of something. |
heartwarming |
causing a warm feeling of satisfaction or affection. |
joy |
a source of extreme happiness or satisfaction. [1/3 definitions] |
on approval |
for determination of satisfaction, without obligation to buy. |
please |
to give satisfaction or pleasure. [1/5 definitions] |
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