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

Since 2005, its engineers and designers have focused on creating products that are durable, functional, and mechanically satisfying to use. —New Atlas, 28 Nov. 2025

But will this final season provide a satisfying conclusion? —Brittney Melton, NPR, 28 Nov. 2025

Add a few tablespoons to your favorite breakfast mix for a heartier, more satisfying meal that keeps you full longer. —Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 27 Nov. 2025

But the delicate attention Miller affords his characters’ inner lives makes for incredibly satisfying reading. —Literary Hub, 26 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for satisfying

• amplifying
• beautifying
• certifying
• clarifying
• classifying
• codifying
• crucifying
• edifying
• falsifying
• fortifying
• glorifying
• gratifying