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adjective

Definition of satiatingnext
as in filling

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satiating

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verb

present participle of satiate
as in satisfying
to put a complete end to (a physical need or desire) a long drink of water at last satiated my thirst

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  1. satisfying
  2. spicy
  3. sugary
  4. cloying
Verb
  • The successful outcome for Perpetua Resources is especially impressive given the complex nature of the federal, state, and local permitting process, as well as the work involved in satisfying the concerns of local communities and the Nez Perz Tribe.
    — David Blackmon, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The rich palate has tons of depth, a delightful blend of root sweetness, and a long, satisfying finish.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of satisfying
Adjective
  • Their Small Batch Bourbon has received accolades for its smooth yet spicy character.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The handful of flavor choices includes lemon and pistachio, which pair perfectly to cool off the spicy selections in your meal.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of spicy
Adjective
  • These industry moves might finally convince skeptics that gut-friendly and other healthier soda alternatives are here to stay, forcing traditional players to evolve and adapt to growing demand for less sugary drinks.
    — Clara Ludmir, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Maryland lawmakers are considering a tax on sugary beverage distributors — a proposal that has sparked controversy among Republicans and retailers.
    — Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of sugary
Adjective
  • But as any naysayers of the ready-to-drink (RTD) category will point out, pre-mixed cocktails can be clunky — cloying and sickly sweet, unbalanced, or laden with faux flavors of lime or other once-fresh ingredients.
    — Kate Dingwall, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Warren comes off as shrill and cloying when compared with Julie Andrews' perfect voice and unaffected sweetness, and the high-school-grade set design and categorically ugly costumes are that much more dismal when compared to the vivid production of the 1997 fairy tale.
    — EW.com, EW.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Definition of cloying
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