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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Supported by musicians Sean McGhee and Brendan Cox, Moyet presented a satisfying 90-minute overview of her solo music and a few Yazoo classics.
—David Chiu, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
The rooms are stylish and comfortable and there’s a satisfying breakfast buffet offering cheeses, fruits, and vegan and non-vegan sweet treats.
—Valeriya Safronova, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Relevance and engagement are the default low bars of a satisfying life in relation to art.
—Eric Crosby, Artforum, 1 May 2025
Layered with crispy hash browns, melty cheese, diced ham, and green onions, it’s bound together with a creamy egg mixture that bakes up golden and satisfying.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025
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David Chiu, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
The rooms are stylish and comfortable and there’s a satisfying breakfast buffet offering cheeses, fruits, and vegan and non-vegan sweet treats.
—Valeriya Safronova, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Relevance and engagement are the default low bars of a satisfying life in relation to art.
—Eric Crosby, Artforum, 1 May 2025
Layered with crispy hash browns, melty cheese, diced ham, and green onions, it’s bound together with a creamy egg mixture that bakes up golden and satisfying.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 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 12 May. 2025.
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