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 sweetness slowly fades, leaving behind a satisfying warmth. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024

The ambitions of the sequel are clear, and even with only half of its campaign available, the endgame is bound to trap newcomers into the satisfying loop that Path of Exile has become known for. —Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024

So maybe six 50-minute episodes with a conclusive ending would have been more satisfying. —Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024

And as someone who lives for the empowerment of women [their approach] was really satisfying to hear. —Brittany Talarico, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined above