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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The sum of the parts is a more satisfying driving experience, but short of exciting.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Few things are as satisfying as watching a really well-directed and acted kiss scene.
—James Factora, Them., 26 Sep. 2025
May your days be surprising and satisfying.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
The sum of the parts is a more satisfying driving experience, but short of exciting.
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Mark Phelan, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Few things are as satisfying as watching a really well-directed and acted kiss scene.
—James Factora, Them., 26 Sep. 2025
May your days be surprising and satisfying.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
The sum of the parts is a more satisfying driving experience, but short of exciting.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 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 4 Oct. 2025.
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