Meaning
fulfillment, satisfaction
- a deep sense of contentment derived from satisfying a desire, need, or ambition
In a sentence
Completare quel lungo progetto gli ha dato un profondo senso di appagamento.
Completing that long project gave him a profound sense of fulfillment.
La ricchezza materiale da sola non garantisce un vero appagamento interiore.
Material wealth alone does not guarantee true inner fulfillment.
Trovava il suo unico appagamento nella musica e nella pittura.
He found his only gratification in music and painting.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| appagamento | masculine · singular |
| appagamenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Derived from the verb 'appagare' (to satisfy, gratify).
- More elevated and profound than simple 'soddisfazione' (satisfaction).