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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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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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as in comforting
making one feel good inside
received many satisfying compliments on her gardening efforts
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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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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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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
Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Ground beef, buttery Yukon Gold potatoes, and sharp Cheddar come together in a velvety broth for a hearty soup that's rich, cozy, and deeply satisfying.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
The result was a reunion that finally provided (mostly) satisfying questions and answers about participants’ pasts and presents instead of dancing around topics.
—Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The thin crust was chewy yet charred, simple but deeply satisfying.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Ground beef, buttery Yukon Gold potatoes, and sharp Cheddar come together in a velvety broth for a hearty soup that's rich, cozy, and deeply satisfying.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
With pantry staples and one pan, this creamy chicken dish transforms the flavors of French onion dip into a warm, satisfying dinner.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
The result was a reunion that finally provided (mostly) satisfying questions and answers about participants’ pasts and presents instead of dancing around topics.
—Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfying
Adjective
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The pieces are all in place for a viciously enjoyable midnight action romp, which the film most certainly is when the bloodshed first begins.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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But the boys are largely ignoring seasoning, making the meals themselves not very tasty or enjoyable, a mere means to an end.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
18 Mar. 2026
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Lime and simple syrup echoed the satisfying push and pull of a proper Gimlet, and a splash of homemade ginger beer gave a spice that lingers on the palate, a compelling closing argument for cocktails with fresh ingredients.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2026
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What makes Matera particularly compelling for active explorers is the way the city itself demands physical engagement.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2026
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If All Creatures Great and Small is our cozy and comforting show in this unending hellscape, The Forsytes can be our escapist junk food.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
23 Mar. 2026
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Of course, formulaic crime dramas can be comforting.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There are no quick fixes to alleviating the state’s housing woes.—
Jeff Montejano,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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But alleviating the fear of the Iranian people is not in itself a plan of action.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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There is enormous pressure on these companies to optimize AI to make money in the short term by convincing people to use it, rather than advance science or cure disease in the long term, and to create systems that entirely replace workers rather than merely help them.—
J. Xavier Prochaska,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
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So Windley agreed, and the two men accompanied him to the store, convincing the manager to go along with the transaction.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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By making this register the emotional climax of the season, the show leaves us with the impression that John and Carolyn’s relationship was more messed up than fulfilling or loving.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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This week’s adventures in dining were a bit of a mixed bag of Lenten fish fry, catching up with a friend and fulfilling a craving.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
19 Mar. 2026
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The provocative, genre-defying horror flick boasts unhinged gore, a delightfully dark sense of humor, Madigan as the creepiest aunt ever, and a crowd-pleasing finale.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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Early reviews suggest a crowd-pleasing spectacle and likely box-office juggernaut.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Since then, Tech and Conference USA have failed to agree on a financial settlement aimed at compensating the league for the Bulldogs' departure.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Placing a person possibly under investigation as attorney general and further compensating him appears to be a blantant attempt to end the investigation.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Satisfying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfying. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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