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
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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
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
Lee Majors and Heather Thomas Fans of the 1980s Fall Guy series are in for a treat at the cinema: original stars Majors and Heather Thomas are given a grand cinematic entrance in a mid-credits cameo that serves as a satisfying payoff.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
With Jody, Blunt gets to dispel the myth of the male genius director, all while sporting fashionable Greta Gerwig-worthy jumpsuits and investing as much thought into shooting record-breaking cannon rolls as crafting a satisfying love story.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 2 May 2024
The cavalcade of cameos climaxes with a supremely apt and satisfying surprise, and along the way there are meetings with JFK (Bill Burr), Khruschev (Dean Norris) and the boss of Big Sugar (Felix Solis).
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Some of the meals are more satisfying than others, though.
—PCMAG, 16 Apr. 2024
Less satisfying are the cuts that have been made to some minor roles.
—Rhoda Feng, Washington Post, 14 Apr. 2024
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
Lee Majors and Heather Thomas Fans of the 1980s Fall Guy series are in for a treat at the cinema: original stars Majors and Heather Thomas are given a grand cinematic entrance in a mid-credits cameo that serves as a satisfying payoff.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
With Jody, Blunt gets to dispel the myth of the male genius director, all while sporting fashionable Greta Gerwig-worthy jumpsuits and investing as much thought into shooting record-breaking cannon rolls as crafting a satisfying love story.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 2 May 2024
The cavalcade of cameos climaxes with a supremely apt and satisfying surprise, and along the way there are meetings with JFK (Bill Burr), Khruschev (Dean Norris) and the boss of Big Sugar (Felix Solis).
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Some of the meals are more satisfying than others, though.
—PCMAG, 16 Apr. 2024
Less satisfying are the cuts that have been made to some minor roles.
—Rhoda Feng, Washington Post, 14 Apr. 2024
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“Satisfying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satisfying. Accessed 9 May. 2024.
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