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. WhiteExamples 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, for me, the ending was incredibly satisfying and romantic.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
And while the turns their relationship take are heartbreaking, there is something infinitely more satisfying about watching a long-term couple hash out their problems in a series that is built on the joy of watching a new couple try to work things out.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
Trust me on this, preparing ahead of time will hopefully set you up for a more satisfying visit.
—Dr. Heather Hirsch, Flow Space, 24 Oct. 2025
Make a Breakfast Burrito A breakfast burrito is a satisfying, portable option that delivers a great balance of carbs, protein, and fiber on a busy morning.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2025
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Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
And while the turns their relationship take are heartbreaking, there is something infinitely more satisfying about watching a long-term couple hash out their problems in a series that is built on the joy of watching a new couple try to work things out.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
Trust me on this, preparing ahead of time will hopefully set you up for a more satisfying visit.
—Dr. Heather Hirsch, Flow Space, 24 Oct. 2025
Make a Breakfast Burrito A breakfast burrito is a satisfying, portable option that delivers a great balance of carbs, protein, and fiber on a busy morning.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2025
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 30 Oct. 2025.
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