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Pleasing to the mind or senses
“It can take a while to dial in a particular sound that you have in mind, but along the way, you're likely to discover satisfying tones you may not have considered before.”
Causing or giving happiness or gratification
“After some time on the logging trail, he finally admitted that he hated his partnership with Dennis, and this was a satisfying break from that life.”
Able to satisfy one's hunger (for food)
“The two of us went for a walk to seek a place for lunch and had a very satisfying meal for about $12 per person.”
Acceptable or satisfactory in standard or degree
“A satisfying explanation for this result has not been offered.”
Convincing or compelling in persuasion
“Nothing is more suitable to the exigencies of an awakened conscience than a satisfying answer to the difficulties that oppose the hope of remission and salvation.”
Based on, or displaying, common sense
Pleasing or satisfying
Full of substance or interest
Providing perfect happiness or great joy
Always successful, not likely to fail
Easy or enjoyable to read
Providing relaxation or comfort
Providing a feeling of ease or relaxation
Having or including many small details or features
(of food) Satisfying and sentimental in nature
Generating a sense of pride
A sufficient amount of
The action or fact of indulging in, or gratifying, one's wishes or desires
The act of fulfilling (one's obligation, duty or responsibility)
Present participle for to meet the expectations, needs, or desires of (someone)
“The three-course meal was delicious and would satisfy me greatly.”
Present participle for to pacify or soothe (someone)
“The child was in a rage, and nothing would satisfy him, save for his favorite blanket.”
Present participle for to fulfill or satisfy the terms or conditions of
“We had to fire the contractor as he failed to satisfy the terms of our agreement.”
Present participle for to fulfill a desire, demand or need
“More staff were hired to satisfy the growing demand from the market.”
Present participle for to meet a set of requirements
“They must satisfy our requirements for a license, and if they do not, we will not issue the license.”
Present participle for to pay off (a debt or creditor)
“The creditor may sell the chattel involved in order to satisfy the debt from the proceeds.”
Present participle for to dispel someone's doubts
“You have provided insufficient evidence to satisfy me that your relationship with her is strictly platonic.”
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