- present participle of satisfy.
satisfying
Example Sentences
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A single woman said her therapist pushed her to get married—insisting that being alone was unnatural—even though she found her single life was full and satisfying.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
A low-fat vegan diet can reduce the energy density of the foods people eat by about 30%, helping them consume fewer calories while still eating satisfying amounts of food.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026
Sam Adams writes that the cosmic horror blockbuster is a satisfying throwback to Jurassic Park.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
"It's great fun and really satisfying when you've managed to feed all those families as well."
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
It's fine to cure the leukemia sufferers but much more satisfying to imagine the parade of opportunists confounded by my refusal to cooperate.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
