the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation; the chef tasted the sauce with great satisfaction'

state of being gratified or satisfied; dull repetitious work gives no gratification; to my immense gratification he arrived on time

[ Syn: gratification ]

compensation for a wrong; we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store

[ Syn: atonement , expiation ]

(law) the payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation; the full and final satisfaction of the claim'

act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite; the satisfaction of their demand for better services'