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
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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
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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
See all Example Sentences for satisfying
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“Satisfying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satisfying. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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