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

So, the fact that Charlie and I get to come back and do this with Ryan and the team is very satisfying for me. —Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024

Part one of season five ended with all of the personal and political conflicts hanging in the balance and will lead to a satisfying conclusion for fans, according to Grimes. —David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024

And at just 90 minutes, the film wastes no time getting you to the truth, making this a satisfying Italian mystery meal. —Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 2 Nov. 2024

But he’s also made one of his most satisfying movie movies to date by centering the experiences of three (and eventually four) fierce women, rather than his usual brooding men. —Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined above