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.—
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Some of the meals are more satisfying than others, though.
—PCMAG, 16 Apr. 2024
Less satisfying are the cuts that have been made to some minor roles.
—Rhoda Feng, Washington Post, 14 Apr. 2024
Newer chocolate alternatives may provide more satisfying counterfeits.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2024
For some brands, this move can seem overly conservative, but for Patek Philippe — a storied independent brand with a catalog full of genre-defining designs — updating the classics can be even more satisfying for collectors than dropping new and daring watches.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
Copper Cow Coffee Vanilla Latte There’s nothing more satisfying than sipping on a latte that’s been made out of real vanilla beans.
—Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2024
Acting out that experience, says Rudolph, who’s also an executive producer of the series, has been just as satisfying as playing into the potential office romance.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
But even if Last of Us didn’t exist, Fallout would still feel like an arch and overly-familiar series, with enough interesting performances and background details to keep it from being a waste of time, but not enough spark of its own to be fully satisfying.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
These little seeds also add a hefty amount of protein and fiber for a balanced and satisfying meal and provide a gluten-free alternative to grains such as bulgur.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
PCMAG, 16 Apr. 2024
Less satisfying are the cuts that have been made to some minor roles.
—Rhoda Feng, Washington Post, 14 Apr. 2024
Newer chocolate alternatives may provide more satisfying counterfeits.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2024
For some brands, this move can seem overly conservative, but for Patek Philippe — a storied independent brand with a catalog full of genre-defining designs — updating the classics can be even more satisfying for collectors than dropping new and daring watches.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
Copper Cow Coffee Vanilla Latte There’s nothing more satisfying than sipping on a latte that’s been made out of real vanilla beans.
—Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2024
Acting out that experience, says Rudolph, who’s also an executive producer of the series, has been just as satisfying as playing into the potential office romance.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
But even if Last of Us didn’t exist, Fallout would still feel like an arch and overly-familiar series, with enough interesting performances and background details to keep it from being a waste of time, but not enough spark of its own to be fully satisfying.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
These little seeds also add a hefty amount of protein and fiber for a balanced and satisfying meal and provide a gluten-free alternative to grains such as bulgur.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Satisfying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satisfying. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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