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

From that try the shrimps à Brás, a twist on a popular codfish dish, invented in the 19th century which includes matchstick potatoes, olives, parsley, and eggs or the deeply satisfying oxtail croquettes. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

Researchers have spent decades developing potatoes for chip makers that can grow in all kinds of climates, avoid diseases and pests, sit in storage for months and still deliver a satisfying crunch. —CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026

The small-seconds subdial adds a crisp visual counterpoint that makes the whole thing even more satisfying. —Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026

Start With the Bathroom A bathroom refresh is one of the most satisfying places to begin because the results are immediately visible. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 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
• stupefying
• supplying