| Pronunciation: | su'tIitee | ||
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| Definition: | [n] the state of being satisfactorily full and unable to take on more | ||
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| Synonyms: | repletion, satiation | ||
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| See Also: | fullness | ||
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| Definition: | \Sa*ti"e*ty\, n. [L. satietas, from satis, sat, enough: cf. F. sati['e]t['e].] 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. | ||
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