SATIETY

repletion, satiety, satiation

(noun) the state of being satisfactorily full and unable to take on more

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

satiety (usually uncountable, plural satieties)

The state of being satiated.

Synonyms

• satiatedness

• satiation

Antonyms

• hunger, appetite

Source: Wiktionary


Sa*ti"e*ty, n. Etym: [L. satietas, from satis, sat, enough: cf. F. satiété.]

Definition: The state of being satiated or glutted; fullness of gratification, either of the appetite or of any sensual desire; fullness beyond desire; an excess of gratification which excites wearisomeness or loathing; repletion; satiation. In all pleasures there is satiety. Hakewill. But thy words, with grace divine Imbued, bring to their sweetness no satiety. Milton.

Syn.

– Repletion; satiation; surfeit; cloyment.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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