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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Many enthusiasts gravitate toward the elemental 356 A, which is desirous in the same way a thin, non-automatic watch movement can be more satisfying than that found in a complicated chronograph. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 5 July 2025 For a successful and satisfying harvest, Worley recommends planting a mix of heirloom and hybrid tomato plants. Kansas City Star, 3 July 2025 These Banh Mi meatball lettuce wraps taste equally healthy and satisfying. Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2025 Summer is the ideal time to create snacks that are not only healthy but are satisfying and refreshing. Jillian Kubala, Health, 2 July 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 9 Jul. 2025.

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