Sated

/ˈseɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Completely satisfied or full, especially after eating or having a desire fulfilled completely.

Etymology

From Latin 'satiatus,' past participle of 'satiare' meaning to fill or satisfy. The root 'sat-' relates to 'enough,' so sated means having reached the point of 'enough.'

Kelly Says

English borrowed this word from Latin, but Romance languages kept it alive while English speakers started preferring 'satisfied.' It's that formal, almost fancy word that makes you sound slightly more literary than just saying 'full'!

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