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

There's perhaps nothing more satisfying than wrapping your hands around a warm cup of cocoa on a cold winter day. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026

Few things are as satisfying as a bowl of beans and rice. —Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026

It's designed to offer a satisfying and calming shuffling motion, guided by a strong magnet and a seamless sliding track on the inside. —Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2026

This recipe vibrant and satisfying recipe is packed with loads of veggies, from kale and parsnip to celery and carrots. —Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026

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