satisfying
adj. · v.-
1 pleasing or fulfilling (adj.) B1 Intermediategiving you a sense of pleasure or happiness because you have achieved or received what you wanted.
providing fulfillment or gratification by meeting a requirement, desire, or expectation.
ExampleIt was very satisfying to finally finish the difficult puzzle after three days.
ExampleThe 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).
-
2 sensory pleasure (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediate Informaldescribing something that feels, looks, or sounds perfect in a way that is relaxing to watch or hear.
evoking a specific neurocognitive pleasure through sensory input, often characterized by order, precision, or tactile smoothness.
ExampleWatching the baker cut the dough into perfect circles is strangely satisfying.
ExampleThe video featured a series of satisfying clips, such as hydraulic presses crushing objects and paint being mixed into perfectly uniform shades.
Show 1 more senseShow fewer
-
3 meeting a need (v.) B2 Upper Intermediatethe action of giving someone what they need or making a requirement true.
the present participle or gerund of 'satisfy', referring to the act of fulfilling a condition or providing what is required.
ExampleSatisfying all the entry requirements for the university took a lot of hard work.
ExampleBy 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.
From satisfy + -ing.