as in deliciously
in a pleasing way
capped the story with a satisfyingly happy ending
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Recent Examples of satisfyingly
The satisfyingly noisy sense of liftoff that ensues undoubtedly took a painstaking, iterative process of writing, recording, and mixing to achieve.
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
Only during the mastering part of finishing the album did Ponthier decide to make the leap into coming out as non-binary, partly because of being too proud of the record to release it under a now-dead name that would have compromised the joy of putting out something so satisfyingly self-revelatory.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
Fischbach’s use of practical effects and gallons of fake blood allows for some satisfyingly gross body horror.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026
Expect Mexican classics such as huevos divorciados and enchiladas verdes with a satisfyingly spicy sauce, alongside buffet-style pan dulce, fruit, yogurt, and, of course, fresh coffee and juice.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Broccoli, rice, and cheese come together in a satisfyingly easy and delicious supper.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
The texture is satisfyingly chewy, and the bars come in enough flavors that there’s sure to be one for everyone.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Dec. 2025
These best-selling Bagail cubes are the reason packing finally feels less like a chore and more like a satisfyingly organized game of Tetris.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2025
There’s still a satisfyingly therapeutic vibe underneath the audiovisual onslaught.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 11 Nov. 2025
Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
Only during the mastering part of finishing the album did Ponthier decide to make the leap into coming out as non-binary, partly because of being too proud of the record to release it under a now-dead name that would have compromised the joy of putting out something so satisfyingly self-revelatory.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
Fischbach’s use of practical effects and gallons of fake blood allows for some satisfyingly gross body horror.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026
Expect Mexican classics such as huevos divorciados and enchiladas verdes with a satisfyingly spicy sauce, alongside buffet-style pan dulce, fruit, yogurt, and, of course, fresh coffee and juice.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Broccoli, rice, and cheese come together in a satisfyingly easy and delicious supper.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
The texture is satisfyingly chewy, and the bars come in enough flavors that there’s sure to be one for everyone.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Dec. 2025
These best-selling Bagail cubes are the reason packing finally feels less like a chore and more like a satisfyingly organized game of Tetris.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2025
There’s still a satisfyingly therapeutic vibe underneath the audiovisual onslaught.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfyingly
Adverb
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Every room is understated and done in grays, white marbles, and earth tones—plus splashes of blue representing Lake Michigan—and comes with one of four types of soaking tubs, all deliciously inviting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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As a rule, examining Polish posters of this ilk, and trying to guess which films are being publicized, is a deliciously difficult sport.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Brunch is especially worth planning for, and the cocktail selection complements the menu nicely.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The exterior has a delicate, crisp shell that contrasts nicely with the gorgeously fluffy, gooey interior.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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For a delightfully wacky and wild pick, try Luca Guadagnino’s Suspiria, a loose remake of Dario Argento’s 1977 Italian horror film of the same name.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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Of course, there are classic cocktails, and draft and bottled beers, along with upscale non-alcoholic cocktails and delightfully tart lemonade drinks.—
Joe Mutascio,
IndyStar,
20 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Currently in his 38th professional season with his hometown Kladno Knights in the Czech league, the former NHL great strongly suggested that fans might not see him on the ice anymore.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
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As a result, Sage & Salt treats its bottles as a way to shift your mood and intention, not merely to smell great all day long.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
20 Feb. 2026
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Rachel Sennott enjoyably cameos as a version of herself who’s a Charli frenemy.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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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,
2 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Kelly might well have wondered when Pinheiro was sent to the screen by video assistant referee Tomasz Kwiatkowski whether his second booking was about to be overturned.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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And just like in the episode, the couple's fight didn't just take place solely in the park but on the street outside their apartment as well.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
27 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Farina is a finely ground wheat product made from the endosperm of the wheat kernel, which is primarily composed of starch.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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The crunch of the pecans and the bacon are the sound of the perfect dish, but the broccoli will also contribute to this delight—fresh and finely chopped, this vegetable brings a light flavor and a beautiful texture to the dish.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Friday is 2/6/26, a pleasingly symmetrical series of numbers that has been sadly left out of the pantheon of novelty dates.—
Holly J. Morris,
NPR,
6 Feb. 2026
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The plot gets pleasingly messy despite starring a leading lady who was quite literally constructed to tidy up.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Satisfyingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfyingly. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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