What does satisfying mean?

Definitions for satisfying
sat·is·fy·ing

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. hearty, satisfying, solid, square, substantialadjective

    providing abundant nourishment

    "a hearty meal"; "good solid food"; "ate a substantial breakfast"; "four square meals a day"

  2. comforting, cheering, satisfyingadjective

    providing freedom from worry

Wiktionary

  1. satisfyingadjective

    That satisfies, gratifies, pleases or comforts.

ChatGPT

  1. 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

  1. Satisfying

    of Satisfy

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of satisfying in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of satisfying in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of satisfying in a Sentence

  1. Travis Masterson:

    I tell myself, this isn’t probably as satisfying as it should be, it helps me avoid snacking too much at night.

  2. President Obama:

    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.

  3. Jameson Brown:

    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.

  4. Renay Mandel Corren:

    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.

  5. Helen Hayes:

    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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