satisfying 1 of 2

adjective

ˈsa-təs-ˌfī-iŋ How to pronounce satisfying (audio)
Definition of satisfyingnext
1
as in enjoyable
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses a satisfying and relaxing bubble bath after a long day

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2
as in compelling
having the power to persuade "I don't feel like it" is not a satisfying reason for skipping your chores

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3
as in comforting
making one feel good inside received many satisfying compliments on her gardening efforts

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satisfying

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verb

present participle of satisfy
1
as in alleviating
to put a complete end to (a physical need or desire) the players satisfied their hunger after the game with a big pasta dinner

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2
as in convincing
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests it took me a while to satisfy my attorney that I had good grounds for a lawsuit

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as in fulfilling
to do what is required by the terms of the contractor had clearly failed to satisfy the terms of the agreement

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as in pleasing
to give satisfaction to a hot dinner and a relaxing massage never fails to satisfy her after a long week at work

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as in compensating
to provide (someone) with a just payment for loss or injury the owners of the restaurant were generously satisfied for any business lost during the filming

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Recent Examples of satisfying
Adjective
That Tariq’s exquisite pulp fiction never takes its eyes off the prize in terms of who Latif is, his loss, and his beliefs is what makes his genre mash-up so satisfying, so stunning, such a complete rush. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026 One of the most satisfying slide names is Slippery Jim, in honor of a local politician. — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
His detail oriented self found something satisfying in creating the near-perfect pasta. — Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026 Government attorneys wrote that Puig had knowledge of a grand jury proceeding and attempted to obstruct it, satisfying the burden on the first count. — Sam Blum, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for satisfying
Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfying
  1. enjoyable
  2. compelling
  3. comforting
  4. alleviating
  5. convincing
  6. fulfilling
  7. pleasing
  8. compensating
Adjective
  • But Dunnigan’s pick-six late in the game — combined with the win — made this an enjoyable and successful night for the freshman from Kansas.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Later, Mars trines Neptune in your 5th House and brings your adventurous energy somewhere much more enjoyable.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of enjoyable
Adjective
  • If your rate is above 6%, using your extra money to aggressively pay down your debt is compelling.
    — Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Goldman said that the stock remains compelling, even after a 23% runup this year.
    — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of compelling
Adjective
  • While some people say their sleep is disrupted, others find pets comforting.
    — Maggie Penman, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The plush, balm-meets-mask formula coats lips in a comforting layer that keeps moisture from escaping overnight, with hyaluronic acid, minerals, and antioxidant-rich Berry Mix Complex helping soften dry, flaky skin.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of comforting
Verb
  • These turnovers also set up touchdowns, alleviating the pent-up stress of the first half.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Fostering gives cats a temporary home on the way to adoption, alleviating stress on shelters and, in some instances, saving cats’ lives.
    — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of alleviating
Verb
  • Rolling out these commitments, Amazon seemed bent on convincing Americans that the swelling data center backlash is based on lies.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The challenge was convincing Amazon that a Mexican production could deliver the scale and action audiences expect from the genre.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of convincing
Verb
  • The research of Soai, along with that of Kagan, contributed to fulfilling the remaining two criteria, for which the duo received the 2026 Nobel Prize for Chemistry.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026
  • In August, his wife, Rivka, gave birth to a daughter, fulfilling a promise that Bohbot made to himself in the tunnels to give his 5-year-old son, Reem, a sibling.
    — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of fulfilling
Verb
  • For his fourth feature, Post Tenebras Lux, Reygadas took a major detour toward the avant-garde and the personal, in a move that garnered him some detractors while pleasing his more hardcore fans.
    — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026
  • But a taste for a cheap, crowd-pleasing meal may be something the two leaders share.
    — Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of pleasing
Verb
  • The European Commission is also running an antitrust probe to determine if Google is fairly compensating publishers for using their content in AI answers.
    — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 30 Sep. 2026
  • But increasingly, given the cost of not only managing grizzlies but compensating ranchers for livestock loss, the discussion has turned to budgets.
    — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of compensating

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“Satisfying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfying. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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