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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Johna Burdeos, Health, 8 Apr. 2025
The videos are super satisfying and have led to The Pink Stuff becoming one of Amazon’s best-selling cleaning products.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Even in conflict, couples who stayed emotionally in sync reported stronger, more satisfying marriages.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
There was a different kind of buzz around Fenway Park even before the Red Sox burst out to their early lead and then battled to add insurance runs in the middle innings, holding on late for a satisfying win.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 5 Apr. 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 16 Apr. 2025.
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