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
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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
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—Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Jan. 2025
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The pleasantly uncluttered route may be hiked as an out-and-back or car shuttle, but for a moderately demanding day hike, a 5-mile up-and-back trek starting at the north trailhead makes for a satisfying outing in the wilds.
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Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Jan. 2025
The Wagyu with uni mayo is incredibly succulent and the selection of sushi is well balanced and satisfying.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
The pleasantly uncluttered route may be hiked as an out-and-back or car shuttle, but for a moderately demanding day hike, a 5-mile up-and-back trek starting at the north trailhead makes for a satisfying outing in the wilds.
—Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
Ali Slagle’s sheet pan kielbasa with cabbage and beans is fast, satisfying and highly adaptable.
—Tejal Rao, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Satisfying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satisfying. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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