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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So, the fact that Charlie and I get to come back and do this with Ryan and the team is very satisfying for me.
—Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
Part one of season five ended with all of the personal and political conflicts hanging in the balance and will lead to a satisfying conclusion for fans, according to Grimes.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
And at just 90 minutes, the film wastes no time getting you to the truth, making this a satisfying Italian mystery meal.
—Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 2 Nov. 2024
But he’s also made one of his most satisfying movie movies to date by centering the experiences of three (and eventually four) fierce women, rather than his usual brooding men.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
Part one of season five ended with all of the personal and political conflicts hanging in the balance and will lead to a satisfying conclusion for fans, according to Grimes.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
And at just 90 minutes, the film wastes no time getting you to the truth, making this a satisfying Italian mystery meal.
—Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 2 Nov. 2024
But he’s also made one of his most satisfying movie movies to date by centering the experiences of three (and eventually four) fierce women, rather than his usual brooding men.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Satisfying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satisfying. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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