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
E. B. WhiteExamples 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
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It’s been so satisfying watching all these actors reprise their roles in this reboot, but Bernthal’s Punisher is and always has been a knockout.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2025
Without going into spoilers, Yasuke’s conclusion is satisfying, but Naoe’s is more anticlimactic.
—George Yang, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
The most satisfying thing for me was seeing how so many these elements — some of which seem crazy and out there — end up actually serving a real narrative purpose.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2025
Indeed, hearing a completely invested Blige belt out a clarion phrase or push herself to the limit remains one of the most satisfying experiences in live music.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
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Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2025
Without going into spoilers, Yasuke’s conclusion is satisfying, but Naoe’s is more anticlimactic.
—George Yang, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
The most satisfying thing for me was seeing how so many these elements — some of which seem crazy and out there — end up actually serving a real narrative purpose.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2025
Indeed, hearing a completely invested Blige belt out a clarion phrase or push herself to the limit remains one of the most satisfying experiences in live music.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for satisfying
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“Satisfying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satisfying. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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