What does satisfying mean?
Definitions for satisfying
sat·is·fy·ing
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word satisfying.
Princeton's WordNet
hearty, satisfying, solid, square, substantialadjective
providing abundant nourishment
"a hearty meal"; "good solid food"; "ate a substantial breakfast"; "four square meals a day"
comforting, cheering, satisfyingadjective
providing freedom from worry
Wiktionary
satisfyingadjective
That satisfies, gratifies, pleases or comforts.
ChatGPT
satisfying
Satisfying is the feeling or state of contentment, fulfillment or gratification experienced when a desire, need, expectation, or requirement has been met or achieved. It could also mean fulfilling a demand or criteria adequately.
Webster Dictionary
Satisfying
of Satisfy
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of satisfying in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of satisfying in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of satisfying in a Sentence
I tell myself, this isn’t probably as satisfying as it should be, it helps me avoid snacking too much at night.
Now, having said that, people seem to think I did a pretty good job. And so there is this mismatch I think between frustration and anger. Perhaps the view of the American people was just that we need to shake things up, time will now tell whether the prescriptions that are being offered, whether Brexit or with respect to the U.S. election, ends up actually satisfying those people who have been fearful or angry or concerned.
Ive long had a love to be of service to others, and to be able to serve my fellow members of the hospitality community in a way that has not been done yet is one of the most satisfying things Ive done to date.
She laughed. As a writer writing for one audience, that was very satisfying, i didn't believe anyone was going to read it. I genuinely thought it was going to be rejected. I was shocked it even got printed.
My mother drew a distinction between achievement and success. She said that 'achievement is the knowledge that you have studied and worked hard and done the best that is in you. Success is being praised by others, and that's nice, too, but not as important or satisfying. Always aim for achievement and forget about success.'
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