satisfy
verb (used with object)
to fulfill the desires, expectations, needs, or demands of (a person, the mind, etc.); give full contentment to.
are satisfying
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present progressiveof satisfy.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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But for now, her flapping and flailing are satisfying to behold.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 25, 2024
Artichoke Pickups are satisfying like hot artichoke dip, but much more elegant to serve.
From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2023
Any step in the right direction is progress, and the results are satisfying on many levels.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 11, 2023
You could be described as acting freely, as you are satisfying your first- and second-order volitions.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 15, 2022
Thus we come to the conclusion that the Nursery School nature work can be safely left to look after itself, provided the surroundings are satisfying and the children are free.
From The Child under Eight by Murray, E. R. (Elsie Riach)
