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
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So that is really satisfying to just remember, the sea of faces in Vancouver in the rain and the snow and the mud every night.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2024
Halal, vegetarian, vegan, keto, gluten-free, and other special dietary options are thoughtfully incorporated into our menu, ensuring that every guest can indulge in a satisfying and enjoyable dining experience.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2024
Yourself Not much is as satisfying as closing the final page of a good book.
—Kate Jerde, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2024
Using your physical attributes to get things done will be satisfying and encourage you to be adventuresome.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 15 July 2024
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Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2024
Halal, vegetarian, vegan, keto, gluten-free, and other special dietary options are thoughtfully incorporated into our menu, ensuring that every guest can indulge in a satisfying and enjoyable dining experience.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2024
Yourself Not much is as satisfying as closing the final page of a good book.
—Kate Jerde, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2024
Using your physical attributes to get things done will be satisfying and encourage you to be adventuresome.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 15 July 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 27 Jul. 2024.
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