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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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2025
Pascal is in nearly every scene in Episode 6, which flashes back to several of Ellie’s recent birthdays and gives viewers a satisfying dose of the relationship that was so central to Season 1.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 18 May 2025
Vocal work is top notch by all parties involved, helping to deliver a prestige segment that’s both grandly theatrical and emotionally satisfying.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 17 May 2025
Amazon Basics Tool Set $33 $29 at Amazon Nothing is more satisfying than fixing something yourself.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 16 May 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 25 May. 2025.
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