satisfying

adjective

sat·​is·​fy·​ing ˈsa-təs-ˌfī-iŋ How to pronounce satisfying (audio)
: producing pleasure or contentment by providing what is needed or wanted : enjoyable, gratifying
a highly satisfying result/experience
a satisfying meal
No pig ever had truer friends, and he realized that friendship is one of the most satisfying things in the world.E. B. White
satisfyingly adverb

Examples of satisfying in a Sentence

a satisfying and relaxing bubble bath after a long day "I don't feel like it" is not a satisfying reason for skipping your chores received many satisfying compliments on her gardening efforts
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My 40s have been the most interesting and satisfying decade of my life so far. Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 24 Feb. 2025 Those bookend vowels, her household-name status, the satisfying succinctness of a mononym — Adele is a crossword creator’s dream! Lindsay Zoladz, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025 This new take on an American classic is just as satisfying as the traditional delivery. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025 The Power Of Handwritten Lists There’s something incredibly satisfying about putting pen to paper. Tonia Ryan, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for satisfying

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of satisfying was circa 1616

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“Satisfying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satisfying. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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