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

satisfyingly

ˈsa-təs-ˌfī-iŋ-lē 

adverb

Synonyms of satisfying

• enjoyable
• pleasant
• delicious
• delightful
• pleasing
• nice
• sweet
• good

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

Fans crave these lows, if only to make their idols’ eventual victory on the charts all the more satisfying. — Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026

Where some meat sticks can be dry, tough, or overly processed, these are remarkably tender with a satisfying snap, plus a smoky, savory flavor with just enough spice to keep each bite interesting. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026

Nothing completes a look like a satisfying swipe of the perfect lipstick. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

Popular entertainment needs to work in these themes in a way that’s actually satisfying and relatable and legible to contemporary audiences. — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for satisfying

• applying
• belying
• complying
• decrying
• defying
• denying
• implying
• outlying
• relying
• replying
• supplying
• undying