adj
Common
satisfying
SA-tihs-feye-ihng
Satisfying (adj) means giving pleasure or a sense of fulfillment; pleasing. Example: “It was deeply satisfying to finally finish the jigsaw puzzle after three days.”
adj
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Giving pleasure or a sense of fulfillment; pleasing.
"It was deeply satisfying to finally finish the jigsaw puzzle after three days."
"There's something satisfying about crossing items off a to-do list."
"The meal was simple but satisfying."
How to use satisfying
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGiving a good feeling of fulfillment or completion.
Common pairings
a satisfying meal
deeply satisfying
satisfying to watch
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more satisfying
- Superlative
- most satisfying
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It was deeply _____ to finally finish the jigsaw puzzle after three days.
Etymology
Formed from "satisfy" plus the "-ing" ending.
Synonyms
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dissatisfying
unsatisfying
Related words
Rhymes for satisfying
See all rhymes for satisfying →Frequently asked questions
What does “satisfying” mean?
The word “satisfying” means giving pleasure or a sense of fulfillment; pleasing. In plain terms, giving a good feeling of fulfillment or completion.
How do you pronounce “satisfying”?
“Satisfying” is pronounced SA-tihs-feye-ihng (/ˈsætɪsfaɪ.ɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “satisfying” in a sentence?
Here is “satisfying” used in a sentence: “There's something satisfying about crossing items off a to-do list.”
What is the opposite of “satisfying”?
The opposite of “satisfying” — its antonyms — are dissatisfying and unsatisfying.
What part of speech is “satisfying”?
“Satisfying” is an adjective.
Is “satisfying” a common word?
“Satisfying” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between satisfying and satisfactory?
"Satisfying" means giving genuine pleasure or a sense of fulfillment, as in a satisfying meal. "Satisfactory" simply means good enough or acceptable, so a satisfactory result meets the minimum standard without necessarily being enjoyable.
What is the difference between satisfying and satisfied?
"Satisfying" describes something that produces a feeling of fulfillment, such as a satisfying conclusion. "Satisfied" describes the person who feels that fulfillment, such as a satisfied customer; one names the cause, the other the effect.
What nouns commonly go with satisfying?
Satisfying frequently pairs with words like meal, feeling, result, conclusion, crunch, and experience. It tends to describe outcomes or sensations that leave a person feeling content.
Is satisfying a positive or negative word?
Satisfying is a positive word, since it describes something that gives pleasure or fulfillment. Its opposites include unsatisfying and dissatisfying, which describe things that fail to please.
