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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
Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Then the most satisfying one is the car chase at the end, in the Texas Dip, which is in Borrego Springs, which is this huge dip down and back up, and that just seemed like the way to punctuate this moment.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 27 Sep. 2025
David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2025
These satisfying bowls are heaped with silky greens, spicy lentils, jammy eggs and salty feta.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Trust in consistent efforts over immediate results…that will bring you the most satisfying end result!
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Then the most satisfying one is the car chase at the end, in the Texas Dip, which is in Borrego Springs, which is this huge dip down and back up, and that just seemed like the way to punctuate this moment.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
That passion — that enduring sense of purpose — is reflected across the course of a small but satisfying movie about people who are either desperate for something to live for, or living only for their desperation.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2025
These satisfying bowls are heaped with silky greens, spicy lentils, jammy eggs and salty feta.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfying
Adjective
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The day after his victory, Gurgel’s wife called Kerr and invited him over for lunch, and although Kerr worried he might get jumped, instead the two fighters had an enjoyable meal and chat.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Upgrading to a fresh board, especially wood, makes prep safer and much more enjoyable.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This new Taiwanese series looks compelling.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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That's what makes the minerals Perseverance spotted — particularly greigite in the leopard spots — so compelling.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The smoke was billowing, but that ray of sunshine that came through was just very comforting.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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The hearty blend of tomatoes, chicken, turkey, and rice is seriously comforting.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Aside from the compelling morality of alleviating human suffering, this aid can provide a bulwark against foreign manipulation, the emergence of terrorist havens, the growth of black markets, and other security threats that arise from chronic underdevelopment and economic struggle.—
Don Graves,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Sep. 2025
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In Johansson’s case, her leather coat stands in contrast to her satin pants, alleviating some of the tension between the two competing shades.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In 1984, the Cubs won both games at Wrigley in convincing fashion.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Part of Manfred’s agenda in the coming years involves convincing the owners to band together and offer consumers a 30-team package of local television rights.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But Yu said the e-tail giant isn’t concerned about fulfilling orders from other platforms.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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The ability to guide people in pregnancy, childbirth and beyond is, for me, the most intimate and fulfilling part of medicine.—
Tami S. Rowen,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This delicious jam is vibrant, not too sweet with pleasing herbaceous notes.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
29 Sep. 2025
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Undisciplined by market competition and unable to profit by creating value for customers, socialist managers focused on pleasing politicians.—
Matthew Mitchell,
Twin Cities,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Citizens protested the use of the government subsidies, which went toward compensating the Kings and their opponents — the Florida Panthers and the Boston Bruins — for travel, accommodations and other financial losses.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Formally recognizing and educating the public about the essential role the Rapa Nui played in the eventual discovery of rapamycin is key to compensating them for their contributions.—
Ted Powers,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Satisfying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfying. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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