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adjective

ˈsa-təs-ˌfī-iŋ How to pronounce satisfying (audio)
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1
as in enjoyable
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses a satisfying and relaxing bubble bath after a long day

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2
as in compelling
having the power to persuade "I don't feel like it" is not a satisfying reason for skipping your chores

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3
as in comforting
making one feel good inside received many satisfying compliments on her gardening efforts

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satisfying

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verb

present participle of satisfy
1
as in alleviating
to put a complete end to (a physical need or desire) the players satisfied their hunger after the game with a big pasta dinner

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2
as in convincing
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests it took me a while to satisfy my attorney that I had good grounds for a lawsuit

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as in fulfilling
to do what is required by the terms of the contractor had clearly failed to satisfy the terms of the agreement

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4
as in pleasing
to give satisfaction to a hot dinner and a relaxing massage never fails to satisfy her after a long week at work

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as in compensating
to provide (someone) with a just payment for loss or injury the owners of the restaurant were generously satisfied for any business lost during the filming

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Recent Examples of satisfying
Adjective
Turkey is notably juicy, while the jalapeño-cheddar sausage delivers a satisfying snap and balanced spice with molten pockets of Tillamook cheese. — Digital Producer, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 Pairing hummus with vegetables creates a satisfying, nutrient-dense snack that isn’t high in sugar. — Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
Adding Protein The healthy fats and fiber in avocado toast are satisfying and can help keep you feeling full. — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2026 Their creamy texture melts into the crispy hash browns for a filling, satisfying start to the day. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for satisfying
Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfying
  1. enjoyable
  2. compelling
  3. comforting
  4. alleviating
  5. convincing
  6. fulfilling
  7. pleasing
  8. compensating
Adjective
  • This year, more than 10,000 entries from 112 countries were judged in one of the most enjoyable photo competitions on the calendar.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful—don't expect any pretense here, just genuine (and enjoyable) engagement.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of enjoyable
Adjective
  • Ben is a real talent and will craft a beautiful and compelling documentary.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Perhaps in the hands of a smarter comedian, this contradiction could in itself be a compelling source of comedy to mine.
    — Charu Sinha, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of compelling
Adjective
  • And there’s something very comforting about going back to those things of our youth that were simpler than things are now — in our personal lives or the world at large.
    — Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Those were the comforting words Vision privately offered Wanda in Age of Ultron after her brother Pietro died.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of comforting
Verb
  • These turnovers also set up touchdowns, alleviating the pent-up stress of the first half.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Fostering gives cats a temporary home on the way to adoption, alleviating stress on shelters and, in some instances, saving cats’ lives.
    — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of alleviating
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  • Why expend so much money convincing an audience to trust what a studio is selling when a digital filmmaker has already established that trust with their millions of followers?
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Someone who is interested in her findings, of course, is Horwitz, a former political journo newly appointed to the WSJ’s tech beat — and still convincing his icy new boss (Betty Gilpin, of course) that tech is politics in this day and age.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of convincing
Verb
  • They’re being asked to consider the most basic questions about meaning, and justice, and leading a fulfilling life.
    — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Our public schools will always play an important role in preparing Maryland’s children for productive and fulfilling lives.
    — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of fulfilling
Verb
  • For his fourth feature, Post Tenebras Lux, Reygadas took a major detour toward the avant-garde and the personal, in a move that garnered him some detractors while pleasing his more hardcore fans.
    — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026
  • But a taste for a cheap, crowd-pleasing meal may be something the two leaders share.
    — Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of pleasing
Verb
  • Leaders should ask how much engineering effort is advancing the application, and how much is compensating for the data architecture underneath it.
    — Nada Usina, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The European Commission is also running an antitrust probe to determine if Google is fairly compensating publishers for using their content in AI answers.
    — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of compensating

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“Satisfying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfying. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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