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Satisfying: meaning, definitions and examples

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satisfying

 

[ ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling of fulfillment

Causing someone to feel happy and content because something has been done or achieved.

Synonyms

fulfilling, gratifying, rewarding

Examples of usage

  • It's so satisfying to complete a difficult puzzle.
  • The satisfying feeling of a job well done.
Context #2 | Verb

providing fulfillment

Meeting the expectations, needs, or desires of someone.

Synonyms

fulfill, meet, please

Examples of usage

  • The restaurant aims to satisfy its customers with high-quality service.
  • A good book can satisfy the reader's curiosity.

Translations

Translations of the word "satisfying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 satisfatório

🇮🇳 संतोषजनक

🇩🇪 befriedigend

🇮🇩 memuaskan

🇺🇦 задовільний

🇵🇱 satysfakcjonujący

🇯🇵 満足な

🇫🇷 satisfaisant

🇪🇸 satisfactorio

🇹🇷 tatmin edici

🇰🇷 만족스러운

🇸🇦 مُرضٍ

🇨🇿 uspokojivý

🇸🇰 uspokojivý

🇨🇳 令人满意的

🇸🇮 zadovoljiv

🇮🇸 ánægjulegur

🇰🇿 қанағаттанарлық

🇬🇪 დამაკმაყოფილებელი

🇦🇿 qaneedici

🇲🇽 satisfactorio

Etymology

The word 'satisfying' originates from the Latin word 'satisfacere', which means 'to do enough' or 'to make amends'. Over time, the meaning of the word has evolved to represent the feeling of contentment or fulfillment. The concept of satisfaction has been valued in various cultures throughout history as a key element of well-being and happiness.

See also: disatisfaction, dissatisfaction, dissatisfied, dissatisfiedly, dissatisfy, dissatisfying, insatisfactory, satisfaction, satisfactorily, satisfactoriness, satisfactory, satisfied, satisfy, satisfyingly, unsatisfactorily, unsatisfactory, unsatisfying.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,371 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.