satisfying

adjective

sat·​is·​fy·​ing ˈsa-təs-ˌfī-iŋ How to pronounce satisfying (audio)
: producing pleasure or contentment by providing what is needed or wanted : enjoyable, gratifying
a highly satisfying result/experience
a satisfying meal
No pig ever had truer friends, and he realized that friendship is one of the most satisfying things in the world.E. B. White
satisfyingly adverb

Examples of satisfying in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The film version finds a solution that honors Lee’s intentions — the way Hathaway’s character puts any number of priorities ahead of her heart — while providing a more satisfying sense of closure for their on-and-off relationship. Peter Debruge, Variety, 17 Mar. 2024 This extends to the expressivity of a noodle’s form, sensual or zany, and to the harmony of marrying a particular shape with exactly the right sauce, which carries the same satisfying sense of inevitability that comes from hanging a picture just right. Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2024 Watching Andy Samberg and Andre Braugher interrogate his character is entertaining in itself, but the most satisfying and engrossing moment is when Brown famously just snaps (and his Emmy nomination is proof). Kelly Martinez, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2024 Awkward, absurd and all-around satisfying … yes, the Golden Globes are back. Patrick Ryan, The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024 All of which means that delivering the satisfying, sink-into-your-sofa consolation of such shows involves a hectic, grueling, often maddening sprint to assemble new troupes of actors week after week, with casting directors receiving hundreds, sometimes thousands of submissions for every role. Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2024 This noise, combined with the gentle rocking movement, makes the Teeter Popper a satisfying sensory toy. Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 6 Mar. 2024 By addressing aggressive confrontation and other destructive conflict styles, couples can create a healthier and more satisfying relationship. Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 This is normally a pleasurable, social transit for you that provides a satisfying sense of connection and puts you in rooms full of interesting, like-minded people. Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of satisfying was circa 1616

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“Satisfying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satisfying. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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