as in deliciously
in a pleasing way
capped the story with a satisfyingly happy ending
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Recent Examples of satisfyingly
The satisfyingly noisy sense of liftoff that ensues undoubtedly took a painstaking, iterative process of writing, recording, and mixing to achieve.
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
Only during the mastering part of finishing the album did Ponthier decide to make the leap into coming out as non-binary, partly because of being too proud of the record to release it under a now-dead name that would have compromised the joy of putting out something so satisfyingly self-revelatory.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
Fischbach’s use of practical effects and gallons of fake blood allows for some satisfyingly gross body horror.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026
This sandwich is engrossing, emphatically flavorful and satisfyingly hearty.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Jan. 2026
Expect Mexican classics such as huevos divorciados and enchiladas verdes with a satisfyingly spicy sauce, alongside buffet-style pan dulce, fruit, yogurt, and, of course, fresh coffee and juice.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Broccoli, rice, and cheese come together in a satisfyingly easy and delicious supper.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
The texture is satisfyingly chewy, and the bars come in enough flavors that there’s sure to be one for everyone.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Dec. 2025
These best-selling Bagail cubes are the reason packing finally feels less like a chore and more like a satisfyingly organized game of Tetris.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2025
Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
Only during the mastering part of finishing the album did Ponthier decide to make the leap into coming out as non-binary, partly because of being too proud of the record to release it under a now-dead name that would have compromised the joy of putting out something so satisfyingly self-revelatory.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
Fischbach’s use of practical effects and gallons of fake blood allows for some satisfyingly gross body horror.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026
This sandwich is engrossing, emphatically flavorful and satisfyingly hearty.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Jan. 2026
Expect Mexican classics such as huevos divorciados and enchiladas verdes with a satisfyingly spicy sauce, alongside buffet-style pan dulce, fruit, yogurt, and, of course, fresh coffee and juice.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Broccoli, rice, and cheese come together in a satisfyingly easy and delicious supper.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
The texture is satisfyingly chewy, and the bars come in enough flavors that there’s sure to be one for everyone.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Dec. 2025
These best-selling Bagail cubes are the reason packing finally feels less like a chore and more like a satisfyingly organized game of Tetris.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfyingly
Adverb
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This chocolatey cake is ultra-fudgy and rich and bakes up deliciously moist every time.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Keep your hair shiny and healthy with this deliciously scented shampoo and conditioner set.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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It was well appointed and modern, with a sleek and nicely stocked wet bar, and curtains that swiftly opened or closed at the touch of a button.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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And that should pair nicely with an offense the club expects to be fantastic.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
27 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Her part, like that of Alice in Barry’s previous opera, is enlivened by delightfully squeaky high notes in unexpected places.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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Evenly spread out in a thin layer on a half sheet pan, each piece of rigatoni is cloaked in sauce and melting cheese, yet comes out of the oven perfectly al dente, with delightfully crisp edges.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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One possibility that can’t be ruled out is the Red Sox could trade Yoshida, who has played great since last September but who has become an awkward roster fit.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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The Goldilocks-spec GTS epitomizes what makes the crossover great better than any other member of the line.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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To that end, here’s a selection of the best (and most enjoyably bad) literary film and TV coming to streaming services this month.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
30 Mar. 2026
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Cate Blanchett, ‘Blue Jasmine’ (2014) Blanchett delivers an enjoyably tragicomic turn in Woody Allen's dramedy as a booze-swilling, Xanax-popping hot mess.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Austin-Gatson emphasized that Georgia's current system — primaries followed by general elections — allows voters to better evaluate candidates and ensures fairness in the process.—
CBS Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Sacramento got to the line plenty as well before the break, shooting 8 for 11.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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When all are well mixed, pour on the boiling Ale by degrees, beating up the mixture continually; then pour it rapidly backward and forward from one jug to another, keeping one jug raised high above the other; till the flip is smooth and finely frothed.—
Jay R. Brooks,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The process of designing and engineering cars has been finely honed by automakers over the decades, even as computer technology has revolutionized the industry and safety standards and requirements strengthened.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The film’s empathetic interest in individual, often eccentric human lives gives it a warmth that overrides the underlying melancholy of the material, making for a pleasingly unsentimental crowdpleaser.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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The algorithm, pleasingly, is languishing in last place.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Satisfyingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfyingly. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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