satisfying
adjective
sat·is·fy·ing
ˈsa-təs-ˌfī-iŋ 
: 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
E. B. WhiteSynonyms
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
Recent Examples on the Web
But even the most satisfying meal could use a bit of unexpected heat, and two moments in particular helped spice up the night.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2024
Make a meal of cicchetti: The Venetian equivalent of tapas, these small bites can become a satisfying meal.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2024
But more often than not, a satisfying sad movie resonates with a specific time and place in your own life.
—Chris Bellamy and Kyle Fowle, EW.com, 10 May 2024
The Circle’s sixth season, which dropped an extremely satisfying finale on Wednesday, might be its best yet.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 8 May 2024
But that was the consolation prize for 400 lucky fans who may not have been invited to the Met Ball on Monday night but certainly had a more satisfying feast for the ears.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 7 May 2024
The spices provide a rich, savory flavor for a satisfying meatless entrée.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 4 May 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
In fact, one reviewer said the results are so satisfying that using this tool can become an obsession.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 3 May 2024
Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2024
Make a meal of cicchetti: The Venetian equivalent of tapas, these small bites can become a satisfying meal.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2024
But more often than not, a satisfying sad movie resonates with a specific time and place in your own life.
—Chris Bellamy and Kyle Fowle, EW.com, 10 May 2024
The Circle’s sixth season, which dropped an extremely satisfying finale on Wednesday, might be its best yet.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 8 May 2024
But that was the consolation prize for 400 lucky fans who may not have been invited to the Met Ball on Monday night but certainly had a more satisfying feast for the ears.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 7 May 2024
The spices provide a rich, savory flavor for a satisfying meatless entrée.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 4 May 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
In fact, one reviewer said the results are so satisfying that using this tool can become an obsession.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 3 May 2024
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“Satisfying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satisfying. Accessed 22 May. 2024.
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