as in deliciously
in a pleasing way
capped the story with a satisfyingly happy ending
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Recent Examples of satisfyingly
Chia seeds are also a satisfyingly crunchy topping for yogurt, oatmeal, salads, and pancakes.
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Christina Manian, Health, 6 May 2026
The petite-friendly G4Free EverGoing Yoga Pants have earned a permanent spot in my mom's everyday wardrobe for their buttery-soft comfort, breathable wide-leg design, and ultra-stretchy high waist that’s satisfyingly elegant without even trying.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Fjord country is a rugged aquatic realm where, satisfyingly, ferries are essential to getting around.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
The vicious climax in the house, involving the ultimate parental sacrifice, segues to a coda back in Egypt, where all the threads are satisfyingly tied together.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Grate it into your grits for a rich, creamy, and satisfyingly cheesy bowl of comfort.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
The colors were varied and balanced, and daytime scenes looked satisfyingly bright.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
Many dishes, including his pork pâté en croûte and tilefish with satisfyingly crispy skin, are served on colorful ceramic plates made by Arizmendi's mother in Northern California.
—Amber Gibson, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
The Return goes satisfyingly small, stripping away the pomp and the circumstance of the group’s fame to show the humans underneath, only asking the members to be themselves.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 27 Mar. 2026
Christina Manian, Health, 6 May 2026
The petite-friendly G4Free EverGoing Yoga Pants have earned a permanent spot in my mom's everyday wardrobe for their buttery-soft comfort, breathable wide-leg design, and ultra-stretchy high waist that’s satisfyingly elegant without even trying.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Fjord country is a rugged aquatic realm where, satisfyingly, ferries are essential to getting around.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
The vicious climax in the house, involving the ultimate parental sacrifice, segues to a coda back in Egypt, where all the threads are satisfyingly tied together.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Grate it into your grits for a rich, creamy, and satisfyingly cheesy bowl of comfort.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
The colors were varied and balanced, and daytime scenes looked satisfyingly bright.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
Many dishes, including his pork pâté en croûte and tilefish with satisfyingly crispy skin, are served on colorful ceramic plates made by Arizmendi's mother in Northern California.
—Amber Gibson, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
The Return goes satisfyingly small, stripping away the pomp and the circumstance of the group’s fame to show the humans underneath, only asking the members to be themselves.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfyingly
Adverb
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The profile Avedon paints is that of a relentless seeker and high-flying achiever, and a deliciously unapologetic contrarian.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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However it was intended, what Farhadi has brilliantly cooked up ultimately feels wholly original and deliciously crafted on every level.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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The space is simple but nicely laid out with attractive finishes.—
Katie McDonough,
Curbed,
18 May 2026
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Aberg has bounced back nicely after his collapse on Sunday at the Players Championship earlier this year.—
Jeff Hartman,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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Marettimo The most remote of the Egadi Islands, tiny Marettimo—accessible via ferry from Trapani—remains delightfully rustic thanks to its limited accessibility, near absence of cars, and lack of large hotels.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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That Week 6 game against the Seahawks will be delightfully ugly.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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But manage again when the Yankees great known as Donnie Baseball was about to turn 65?—
Dan Gelston,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Jack Nicholson appeared in a rare photo as the cinema great turned 89.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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To that end, here’s a selection of the best (and most enjoyably bad) literary film and TV coming to streaming services this month.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
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Chatting with the peddler Rutherford Selig (Bradley Stryker, enjoyably channeling Deadwood), Bynum casually unzips the surface of reality and dips into the waters below.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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That doesn’t bode well for summer road trip plans.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
15 May 2026
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Several other concerns were raised during the roughly three-hour hearing, including questions about how to best protect visitors and participants from federal immigration raids.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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Its leaves are finely cut, giving it a deceptively delicate appearance, but this is a tough plant that is not fazed by heat and climbs rapidly to cover a support.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2026
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Recipe information Mix 1 shallot, finely chopped, juice of 1 lime, and a pinch of kosher salt in a bowl and let sit.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 May 2026
Adverb
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The resort was created by Turkish entrepreneur Esin Güral Argat, who believes in biophilic design – using nature in the decor to enhance a sense of wellbeing – which means lots of pleasingly curved edges and playful nods to the ocean.—
Ann Lee,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
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Gast Studio’s Stem Vase, on show at group exhibition Deoron, features glossy oversized thorn shapes that give the object both a hostile presence and a pleasingly jagged profile, like a rose stem on steroids.—
Francesca Perry,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Satisfyingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfyingly. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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