Satisfying
adjective
Gives pleasure or happiness because something is good or done well.
Finishing the project was a satisfying experience.
Often appears as...
- satisfying experience
- satisfying meal
adjective
Enough or sufficient for what is needed or desired.
The explanation was not completely satisfying, but it was the best we could get.
Often appears as...
- satisfying response
- satisfying outcome
verb
To do what is wanted or needed by someone.
The new software is able to satisfy the needs of any business user.
Often appears as...
- satisfy needs
- satisfy requirements
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To make a person feel happy because they have what they wanted or needed.
Seeing them all together again was more than enough to satisfy her.
adjective
Gives pleasure or happiness because something is good or done well.
Finishing the project was a satisfying experience.
Often appears as...
- satisfying experience
- satisfying meal
adjective
Enough or sufficient for what is needed or desired.
The explanation was not completely satisfying, but it was the best we could get.
Often appears as...
- satisfying response
- satisfying outcome
verb
To do what is wanted or needed by someone.
The new software is able to satisfy the needs of any business user.
Often appears as...
- satisfy needs
- satisfy requirements
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To make a person feel happy because they have what they wanted or needed.
Seeing them all together again was more than enough to satisfy her.
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Outcome
Use 'satisfying' when feeling content with a positive result or when your expectations are met.
The applause after her performance was deeply satisfying.
Pro Tip 2/3Quality Work
Describe an achievement or work quality as 'satisfying' when it is done thoroughly and well.
Crafting the handmade chair was a satisfying accomplishment.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Reward
Expresses an emotion of gratification from personal achievements or experiences.
Volunteering at the shelter gave him a satisfying sense of purpose.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Outcome
Use 'satisfying' when feeling content with a positive result or when your expectations are met.
The applause after her performance was deeply satisfying.
Pro Tip 2/3Quality Work
Describe an achievement or work quality as 'satisfying' when it is done thoroughly and well.
Crafting the handmade chair was a satisfying accomplishment.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Reward
Expresses an emotion of gratification from personal achievements or experiences.
Volunteering at the shelter gave him a satisfying sense of purpose.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Outcome
Use 'satisfying' when feeling content with a positive result or when your expectations are met.
The applause after her performance was deeply satisfying.
Pro Tip 2/3Quality Work
Describe an achievement or work quality as 'satisfying' when it is done thoroughly and well.
Crafting the handmade chair was a satisfying accomplishment.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Reward
Expresses an emotion of gratification from personal achievements or experiences.
Volunteering at the shelter gave him a satisfying sense of purpose.
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Gaming can make a better...
by eating on one day, and playing games on the next. Now, this is exactly, I think, how we're using games today. We're using games to escape real-world suffering -- we're using games to get away from everything that's broken in the real environment, everything that's not satisfying about real life,
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Why do your knuckles...
But the reason it's important for knuckle cracking is that, like other fluids in your body, it contains lots of dissolved gas molecules. Knuckle-crackers know that to get that satisfying pop, you stretch the joint farther than it normally goes by bending your fingers backwards, for example.
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How to fix a broken...
deepening your emotional pain and complicating your recovery. Getting over heartbreak is not a journey. It's a fight, and your reason is your strongest weapon. There is no breakup explanation that's going to feel satisfying. No rationale can take away the pain you feel.
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An Art Made of Trust,...
being completely frustrated, not finishing the amount of rice you're counting. And then this unbelievable amount of peace you get when satisfying work is finished -- or counting sand in the desert. Or having the sound-isolated situation --
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Filming Wildlife...
and like whoa i've never seen that before and it's really exciting and satisfying to think i'm the first person to actually maybe not observe something but record something that's never been seen before never been recorded before i think
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Why do we love? A...
we love in order to quench our physical and psychological desires. Humans are designed to procreate, but without the ecstasy of passionate love, sex is unsatisfying. Our fear of the cold, cruel world tempts us to build hard shells
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The taste of time PIPE Barb...
sweet sour bitter and salt we describe umami taste as savory meaty or brothy it's that hunger satisfying savoriness you get from some of the world's favorite foods like meat cheese mushrooms tomatoes seafood in a
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Is our universe the only...
to our form of life and that would be that mystery solved multiverse found now some find this explanation unsatisfying we're used to physics giving us definitive explanations for the features we observe
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Why is our universe...
And that would be that. Mystery solved, multiverse found. Now some find this explanation unsatisfying. We're used to physics giving us definitive explanations for the features we observe.
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Iceland Is Growing New...
rewarding thing a very satisfying but Iceland is certainly among the worst examples in the world of deforestation
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Gaming can make a better...
by eating on one day, and playing games on the next. Now, this is exactly, I think, how we're using games today. We're using games to escape real-world suffering -- we're using games to get away from everything that's broken in the real environment, everything that's not satisfying about real life,
Video examples
Why do your knuckles...
But the reason it's important for knuckle cracking is that, like other fluids in your body, it contains lots of dissolved gas molecules. Knuckle-crackers know that to get that satisfying pop, you stretch the joint farther than it normally goes by bending your fingers backwards, for example.
Video examples
How to fix a broken...
deepening your emotional pain and complicating your recovery. Getting over heartbreak is not a journey. It's a fight, and your reason is your strongest weapon. There is no breakup explanation that's going to feel satisfying. No rationale can take away the pain you feel.
Video examples
An Art Made of Trust,...
being completely frustrated, not finishing the amount of rice you're counting. And then this unbelievable amount of peace you get when satisfying work is finished -- or counting sand in the desert. Or having the sound-isolated situation --
Video examples
Filming Wildlife...
and like whoa i've never seen that before and it's really exciting and satisfying to think i'm the first person to actually maybe not observe something but record something that's never been seen before never been recorded before i think
Video examples
Why do we love? A...
we love in order to quench our physical and psychological desires. Humans are designed to procreate, but without the ecstasy of passionate love, sex is unsatisfying. Our fear of the cold, cruel world tempts us to build hard shells
Video examples
The taste of time PIPE Barb...
sweet sour bitter and salt we describe umami taste as savory meaty or brothy it's that hunger satisfying savoriness you get from some of the world's favorite foods like meat cheese mushrooms tomatoes seafood in a
Video examples
Is our universe the only...
to our form of life and that would be that mystery solved multiverse found now some find this explanation unsatisfying we're used to physics giving us definitive explanations for the features we observe
Video examples
Why is our universe...
And that would be that. Mystery solved, multiverse found. Now some find this explanation unsatisfying. We're used to physics giving us definitive explanations for the features we observe.
Video examples
Iceland Is Growing New...
rewarding thing a very satisfying but Iceland is certainly among the worst examples in the world of deforestation
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Quote examples
Lionel Messi
Argentinian Footballer
There's nothing more satisfying than seeing a happy and smiling child. I always help in any way I can, even if it's just by signing an autograph. A child's smile is worth more than all the money in the world.
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Esperanza Spalding
American Musician
I just want to say, if you're going crazy, take a break. I felt overwhelmed by stuff that wasn't satisfying me, things I was supposed to do for my career. I stopped and said, 'Let me get back to the basics.
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Thomas Sowell
American Economist
The simplest and most psychologically satisfying explanation of any observed phenomenon is that it happened that way because someone wanted it to happen that way.
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Yuan T. Lee
Chinese Scientist
It's very satisfying to promote science and education and see good results. Setting a good example for young people, being a role model, is very important for me.
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Bertrand Russell
British Philosopher
A life without adventure is likely to be unsatisfying, but a life in which adventure is allowed to take whatever form it will is sure to be short.
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Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
French Philosopher
The most satisfying thing in life is to have been able to give a large part of one's self to others.
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Stephen Hawking
English Physicist
I have a full and satisfying life. My work and my family are very important to me.
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Jennifer Egan
American Novelist
Life itself is so surprising, a predictable story is unsatisfying.
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Pierce Brosnan
Irish Actor
Being a father is a huge responsibility but a satisfying one.
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Ryan North
Canadian Writer
It's actually deeply satisfying to write a story out in full.
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Lionel Messi
Argentinian Footballer
There's nothing more satisfying than seeing a happy and smiling child. I always help in any way I can, even if it's just by signing an autograph. A child's smile is worth more than all the money in the world.
Quote examples
Esperanza Spalding
American Musician
I just want to say, if you're going crazy, take a break. I felt overwhelmed by stuff that wasn't satisfying me, things I was supposed to do for my career. I stopped and said, 'Let me get back to the basics.
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Thomas Sowell
American Economist
The simplest and most psychologically satisfying explanation of any observed phenomenon is that it happened that way because someone wanted it to happen that way.
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Yuan T. Lee
Chinese Scientist
It's very satisfying to promote science and education and see good results. Setting a good example for young people, being a role model, is very important for me.
Quote examples
Bertrand Russell
British Philosopher
A life without adventure is likely to be unsatisfying, but a life in which adventure is allowed to take whatever form it will is sure to be short.
Quote examples
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
French Philosopher
The most satisfying thing in life is to have been able to give a large part of one's self to others.
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Stephen Hawking
English Physicist
I have a full and satisfying life. My work and my family are very important to me.
Quote examples
Jennifer Egan
American Novelist
Life itself is so surprising, a predictable story is unsatisfying.
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Pierce Brosnan
Irish Actor
Being a father is a huge responsibility but a satisfying one.
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Ryan North
Canadian Writer
It's actually deeply satisfying to write a story out in full.
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