satisfying

adjective

sat·​is·​fy·​ing ˈsa-təs-ˌfī-iŋ 

: 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

ˈsa-təs-ˌfī-iŋ-lē 

adverb

Synonyms

• agreeable
• blessed
• blest
• congenial
• darling
• delectable
• delicious
• delightful
• delightsome
• dreamy
• dulcet
• enjoyable
• felicitous
• good
• grateful
• gratifying
• heavenly
• jolly
• luscious
• nice
• palatable
• pleasant
• pleasing
• pleasurable
• pretty
• savory
• savoury
• sweet
• tasty
• welcome

Examples of satisfying in a Sentence

a satisfying and relaxing bubble bath after a long day

"I don't feel like it" is not a satisfying reason for skipping your chores

received many satisfying compliments on her gardening efforts

Recent Examples on the Web

The spices are balanced and not overpowering, drying down to a satisfying, earthy finish. —Danielle James, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025

But this year’s batch of releases suggests that the leading watchmakers have found a satisfying way to respect their past achievements and still forge new paths. —Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025

Each chapter started off slow but culminated into incredibly satisfying payoffs. —Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025

There are few things more satisfying for the casual fan than those rare moments pros prove to be mortal on the golf course. —Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for satisfying

• amplifying
• beautifying
• certifying
• clarifying
• classifying
• codifying
• crucifying
• edifying
• falsifying
• fortifying
• glorifying
• gratifying