Satisfying
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsætɪsfaɪ.ɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Satisfying is an adjective meaning That satisfies, gratifies or pleases; that removes any feeling of lack.
Meaning
That satisfies, gratifies or pleases; that removes any feeling of lack.
More Meanings
- Pleasing to certain sensory channels in neurocognition, especially auditory and tactile ones synesthetically via ASMR.
- present participle and gerund of satisfy
Example Sentences
As in much of biology, the most satisfying truths in ecology derive from manipulative experimentation. Tinker with nature and quantify how it responds.
[T]he Standing Evidences of the Truth of the Goſpel, tho' in themſelves moſt firm, ſolid, and ſatisfying, yet make but faint Impreſſions on the Minds of many Chriſtians; […]
Synonyms for satisfying
Depending on context, synonyms include satiating, substantial, gratifying, hearty, satisfaction, solid.
Antonyms for satisfying
Common opposites include dissatisfying, unsatisfying.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include satisfaction, wholesome, gratifying, hearty, pleasing, appreciated.
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