satisfying
adjective
sat·is·fy·ing
ˈsa-təs-ˌfī-iŋ 
: producing pleasure or contentment by providing what is needed or wanted : enjoyable, gratifying
a highly satisfying result/experience
a satisfying meal
No pig ever had truer friends, and he realized that friendship is one of the most satisfying things in the world.—
E. B. White
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Acting out that experience, says Rudolph, who’s also an executive producer of the series, has been just as satisfying as playing into the potential office romance.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
But even if Last of Us didn’t exist, Fallout would still feel like an arch and overly-familiar series, with enough interesting performances and background details to keep it from being a waste of time, but not enough spark of its own to be fully satisfying.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
These little seeds also add a hefty amount of protein and fiber for a balanced and satisfying meal and provide a gluten-free alternative to grains such as bulgur.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
If you’re not discouraged by the cold, a foggy evening spent getting lost in the labyrinth of the calli (Venetian alleys) can be immensely satisfying.
—Maddalena Fossati, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Apr. 2024
Anxiously anticipating the alert that your package has been delivered can be so satisfying.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 4 Apr. 2024
Bonanza Producciones How can students channel their talents and personal interests into satisfying and impactful careers?
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Apr. 2024
Restriction can make social gatherings less fun and meals less satisfying, and figuring out how to eat can become a full-time job.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 2 Apr. 2024
The portions are deeply satisfying, and the wine list covers classic producers as well as up-and-comers.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
But even if Last of Us didn’t exist, Fallout would still feel like an arch and overly-familiar series, with enough interesting performances and background details to keep it from being a waste of time, but not enough spark of its own to be fully satisfying.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
These little seeds also add a hefty amount of protein and fiber for a balanced and satisfying meal and provide a gluten-free alternative to grains such as bulgur.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
If you’re not discouraged by the cold, a foggy evening spent getting lost in the labyrinth of the calli (Venetian alleys) can be immensely satisfying.
—Maddalena Fossati, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Apr. 2024
Anxiously anticipating the alert that your package has been delivered can be so satisfying.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 4 Apr. 2024
Bonanza Producciones How can students channel their talents and personal interests into satisfying and impactful careers?
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Apr. 2024
Restriction can make social gatherings less fun and meals less satisfying, and figuring out how to eat can become a full-time job.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 2 Apr. 2024
The portions are deeply satisfying, and the wine list covers classic producers as well as up-and-comers.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
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“Satisfying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satisfying. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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