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satisfying

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈsætɪsˌfaɪɪŋ// UK //sˈætɪsfˌaɪɪŋ// sat·is·fy·ing

v. giving you a good feeling because you got what you wanted or needed. It describes something that makes you feel pleased and content.

v. providing fulfillment or gratification; meeting a requirement or desire in a way that produces contentment.


SIMPLE

It is very satisfying to finish a big project.

CONTEXTUAL

The chef found it deeply satisfying to watch the guests finish every bite of the meal he had prepared.

COMPLEX

While the initial results were promising, the team sought a more satisfying explanation that could account for the anomalies observed during the second phase of the experiment.

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Origin

From satisfy + -ing.

Usage

Commonly used to describe experiences, results, or physical sensations like eating.

Pitfall

I am very satisfying with the resultsI am very satisfied with the resultsLearners often confuse the '-ing' adjective (which describes the cause) with the '-ed' adjective (which describes the person's feeling).

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