English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com
adj

satisfying

SA-tihs-feye-ihng
adj
1
Giving pleasure or a sense of fulfillment; pleasing.
"There's something satisfying about crossing items off a to-do list."
"The meal was simple but satisfying."

How to Use Satisfying

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishGiving a good feeling of fulfillment or completion.

Common pairings
a satisfying meal deeply satisfying satisfying to watch

Word Forms

more satisfying comparative, most satisfying superlative

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “satisfying” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage

Fill the Gap

Can you complete this real example?

There's something _____ about crossing items off a to-do list.

Etymology

Formed from "satisfy" plus the "-ing" ending.

Rhymes for satisfying

See all rhymes for satisfying →

People Also Searched

Definitions: FreeDict original editorial