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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Picture them personalizing the automotive customer journey, analyzing preferences and driving habits to recommend the perfect vehicle and proactively managing maintenance schedules, creating a more satisfying ownership experience.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
Pairing dark chocolate with peanut butter, which provides protein, can help make your sweet snack more satisfying and blood sugar-friendly.
—Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 27 Jan. 2025
Apples, pumpkins, acorn and butternut squashes make for hearty and satisfying meals.
—Nick Siano, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2025
And that’s much more satisfying to me, as opposed to thinking about like, the TV realities of, uh oh, what’s next?
—Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Jan. 2025
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Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
Pairing dark chocolate with peanut butter, which provides protein, can help make your sweet snack more satisfying and blood sugar-friendly.
—Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 27 Jan. 2025
Apples, pumpkins, acorn and butternut squashes make for hearty and satisfying meals.
—Nick Siano, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2025
And that’s much more satisfying to me, as opposed to thinking about like, the TV realities of, uh oh, what’s next?
—Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Jan. 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 10 Feb. 2025.
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