Sa*ti"e*ty (?), n. [L. satietas, from satis, sat, enough: cf. F. sati'et'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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