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- Dictionarysatisfying/ˈsatɪsfʌɪɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. giving fulfilment or the pleasure associated with this: "these are very satisfying books" Similar Opposite
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SATISFYING definition: 1. making you feel pleased by providing what you need or want: 2. making you feel pleased by…. Learn more.
The meaning of SATISFYING is producing pleasure or contentment by providing what is needed or wanted : enjoyable, gratifying. How to use satisfying in a sentence.
Something that is satisfying makes you feel happy, especially because you feel you have achieved something.
Definition of satisfying adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to please someone by giving the person something that is wanted or needed, or to make someone feel pleased because a particular desired result has happened: Giving the baby her bottle seemed to satisfy her, and she stopped crying. I am not really satisfied with the job you did. To satisfy a standard is to show that you are qualified for it:
v.tr. 1. To fulfill the need, desire, or expectation of: Were you satisfied with the hotel's service? 2. To fulfill (a need or desire): The cold drink satisfied my thirst. 3. a. To free from doubt or question; convince: His explanation satisfied the authorities. b. To provide sufficient explanation to dispel or answer (a doubt or question). 4.
to fulfill the desires, expectations, needs, or demands of (a person, the mind, etc.); give full contentment to: The hearty meal satisfied him. Synonyms: please, pacify, appease, gratify. to put an end to (a desire, want, need, etc.) by sufficient or ample provision: The hearty meal satisfied his hunger.
Anything that brings you contentment or pride is satisfying. You might have a satisfying day at work, crossing things off your to-do list, or read a satisfying mystery novel that keeps you interested and eagerly turning the pages. A satisfying meal makes you content as well, but it also fills you up.
He wanted to satisfy himself that he had given his best performance. [VERB noun that] Synonyms: convince, persuade, assure, reassure More Synonyms of satisfy. 3. verb B2. If you satisfy the requirements for something, you are good enough or have the right qualities to fulfil these requirements.
/ˈsætɪsfaɪ/ IPA guide. Other forms: satisfied; satisfying; satisfies. To satisfy is to fulfill or meet a want, need, requirement, or expectation. A brilliant paper on Edgar Allan Poe might satisfy a literature class requirement, and a candy bar might satisfy a craving for chocolate.
