satisfying
- 01 B1 Intermediate
adj.giving you a sense of pleasure or happiness because you have achieved or received what you wanted.
adj.providing fulfillment or gratification by meeting a requirement, desire, or expectation.
Simple“It was very satisfying to finally finish the difficult puzzle after three days.”
In context“The team found it deeply satisfying to see their long-term research project finally receive international recognition from the scientific community.”
PitfallI am very satisfying with my new job. I am very satisfied with my new job.Use 'satisfying' for the thing that causes the feeling (the job) and 'satisfied' for the person who has the feeling (you).
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.describing something that feels, looks, or sounds perfect in a way that is relaxing to watch or hear.
adj.evoking a specific neurocognitive pleasure through sensory input, often characterized by order, precision, or tactile smoothness.
Simple“Watching the baker cut the dough into perfect circles is strangely satisfying.”
In context“The video featured a series of satisfying clips, such as hydraulic presses crushing objects and paint being mixed into perfectly uniform shades.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.the action of giving someone what they need or making a requirement true.
v.the present participle or gerund of 'satisfy', referring to the act of fulfilling a condition or providing what is required.
Simple“Satisfying all the entry requirements for the university took a lot of hard work.”
In context“By satisfying the strict safety criteria set by the regulators, the company was able to launch its product ahead of the competition.”
UsageOften used as a gerund acting as the subject of a sentence.
SynonymsAntonyms
From satisfy + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.