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satisfied
The sign 'satisfied' involves a flat hand starting on the chest and moving gently downwards and outwards, often with a relaxed facial expression
A1 Common Adjective British Sign Language (BSL) Neutral
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Flat hand, fingers together, thumb alongside
Hand moves gently downwards and slightly outwards from chest
Expressing personal contentment, approval of a situation or outcome
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How to form the sign
- Form flat hand, fingers together, thumb alongside
- Place palm on chest
- Move hand gently downwards and slightly outwards
- Maintain relaxed facial expression
Coach prompt
Practice the gentle, outward movement and relaxed facial expression
Signature details
Handshape
Flat hand, fingers together, thumb alongside · Code B
Dominant hand
Either
Symmetry
N/A
Contact
Touch
Palm orientation
Towards the body, then slightly forward/down
Eyebrows
Neutral
Eye gaze
Forward
Head movement
None
Mouth morpheme
'mm' shape, relaxed lips
Body shift
None
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I am satisfied with the service
Ensure the movement is gentle and fluid, reflecting the feeling
Best fit: Expressing personal contentment, approval of a situation or outcome
Mirror focus
Practice the gentle, outward movement and relaxed facial expression
Catch the slip
Ensure hand starts on chest, movement is smooth and not aggressive
Use it today
I am satisfied with the service
Common mistakes: Too forceful movement, incorrect starting position, wrong handshape
When not to use it: To express anger, frustration, or disappointment
Regional note: Generally consistent across UK, minor stylistic differences possible
Cultural note: Directly conveys personal emotional state
1.[en] I feel satisfied. / BSL:[Sign 'I', then 'satisfied']
2.[en] Are you satisfied? / BSL:[Sign 'You', then 'satisfied' with question NMS]
3.[en] She was satisfied with the work. / BSL:[Sign 'She', then 'satisfied', then 'work']
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Word web
Pleased
Content
Happy
Fulfilled
Dissatisfied
Unhappy
Annoyed
Approval
Enough
Good
Pleasure
Pleased
Content
Happy
Enough
Fulfilled
SATISFIED vs. ENOUGH: SATISFIED starts on the chest and moves gently outwards, expressing personal contentment. ENOUGH often uses a similar flat hand, but the movement is usually more forceful, pushing outwards or downwards once, indicating sufficiency or completion. SATISFIED vs. HAPPY: SATISFIED is a deeper contentment or fulfillment. HAPPY typically involves two B-hands moving upwards on the chest, or a single hand brushing upwards, often a more overt, energetic expression of joy
Feeling
Emotion
Contentment
Approval
Content
Pleased
Happy
Fulfilled
Enough
approval
emotion
feeling
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