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SATISFYING

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Dictionary entry overview: What does satisfying mean?

• SATISFYING (adjective)
The adjective SATISFYING has 3 senses:

1. giving pleasure or satisfaction
2. providing abundant nourishment
3. providing freedom from worry

Familiarity information: SATISFYING used as an adjective is uncommon.

Dictionary entry details

• SATISFYING (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Giving pleasure or satisfaction

Synonyms:

appreciated; gratifying; satisfying; pleasing

Similar:

rewarding (providing personal satisfaction)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

Providing abundant nourishment

Synonyms:

hearty; satisfying; square; substantial; solid

Context examples:

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

Similar:

wholesome (conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being)

Sense 3

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Meaning:

Providing freedom from worry

Synonyms:

cheering; comforting; satisfying

Similar:

satisfactory (giving satisfaction)

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