satisfying

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adjective

sat·​is·​fy·​ing ˈsa-təs-ˌfī-iŋ 

: producing pleasure or contentment by providing what is needed or wanted : enjoyable, gratifying entry 1

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

satisfying

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present participle of satisfy

Synonyms of satisfying

Adjective

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

Examples of satisfying in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Adjective

Aristide deftly brings her parallel storylines ever-closer until lives converge in the satisfying finale. — Monitor Reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2026

If Menorca were instead described as a refreshing gazpacho, this 18th-century rural estate converted into a luxury hotel would be the perfectly satisfying last spoonful. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026

Come for the extremely satisfying bubbles; stay for the skin-care ingredients doing the actual heavy lifting. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026

Being an official, being on the field, giving back, being a good example — an adult role model for these boys out on the football field is very satisfying. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1616, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for satisfying

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