How to Use satisfying in a Sentence

satisfying

adjective
  • The bricks just go flying and the sound is so satisfying.
    Jennifer Maas, Variety, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Pour a generous amount of sweet soy sauce and enjoy the satisfying crunch of the rice at the edge of the pot.
    Tiffany May, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2024
  • Key rivals such as the Q5 and the Porsche Macan are quicker and more satisfying to drive, though.
    Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 14 Apr. 2023
  • And math was always the thing that gave me the most satisfying answers to why things are true.
    Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 22 Mar. 2023
  • Less satisfying are the cuts that have been made to some minor roles.
    Rhoda Feng, Washington Post, 14 Apr. 2024
  • And like a satisfying glass of wine, doing your part to save the planet leaves a good taste in your mouth.
    Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 23 June 2024
  • Tapping the start button brings the big V-8 to life with a satisfying whoomph.
    Howard Walker, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2023
  • The process of making bread from scratch can be a long one, but is one of the most satisfying ways to pass the time (in my opinion, at least).
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2021
  • This thought was immensely satisfying, as was the smashing sound of the rock against the drone’s body.
    Hazlitt, 24 Jan. 2024
  • For those of us hoping to find more clement Earth-like worlds, that wasn’t very satisfying.
    Phil Plait, Scientific American, 10 Apr. 2023
  • Some of the meals are more satisfying than others, though.
    PCMAG, 16 Apr. 2024
  • If hopping the next flight to Italy isn’t in the cards for you, think of this as the next best (and truly satisfying) solution.
    Vicki Denig, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
  • No matter your style, the magic of paint can transform the look and feel of your fireplace in the most satisfying way.
    Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 30 Aug. 2023
  • The drawer is stuffed, but there’s not a pair that would be truly satisfying to slip on the way any item of clothing should be.
    Lucy Dolan-Zalaznick, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2023
  • The chocolate flavor is rich and satisfying, with just the right amount of sweetness.
    Paul Kita, Men's Health, 5 Apr. 2023
  • Roll them into a lettuce wrap or add them to a rice bowl for a quick but satisfying meal.
    Sonal Dutt, Peoplemag, 21 June 2023
  • On the flip side, the crisp surface area where the buttered roll met the griddle is equally satisfying.
    Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 19 July 2024
  • The scene is a more satisfying end than the few, wordless panels Elle and Tao get in the original comics.
    Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2023
  • Toss them with lemon, oil and a grating of Parm to make each crunchy bite super satisfying.
    Tina Martinez, Good Housekeeping, 17 Apr. 2023
  • The best parts of a chicken can make all of them more satisfying, more flavorful.
    Eve Andrews, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2023
  • Quinoa Quinoa is super easy to cook — keep a batch of it in your fridge and top it with veggies, beans and lean proteins for a satisfying meal.
    Kaitlyn Phoenix, Good Housekeeping, 8 Aug. 2023
  • But listen: done well, there are few foods on this Earth more satisfying.
    Benjamin Dubow, Longreads, 20 Feb. 2024
  • Meanwhile, the Johns brothers had a satisfying semis win over #8 Alshon & Newman to get back to the gold medal match.
    Todd Boss, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
  • Yourself Not much is as satisfying as closing the final page of a good book.
    Kate Jerde, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2024
  • The box scores were resplendent, but the radar gun told an even more satisfying story.
    Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 10 May 2024
  • So that is really satisfying to just remember, the sea of faces in Vancouver in the rain and the snow and the mud every night.
    Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2024
  • The acid of the lemon is just enough, the featherlight foam delivers creaminess and the chicken skin and pine nuts add add satisfying texture.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2024
  • These comfort soups, hearty and hot, are just as satisfying.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2024
  • The study explored many of the ways in which thinking tasks are thought to be more rewarding and satisfying, Bijleveld said.
    Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 5 Aug. 2024
  • Whatever the cause, and however feeble, watching Ben and Louise take a stand was a satisfying update for McNairy, who's a fan of the 2022 version.
    Mike Miller, EW.com, 13 Sep. 2024

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