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satisfying

  • present participle
    of satisfy.
    satisfy
    verb (used with object)
    to fulfill the desires, expectations, needs, or demands of (a person, the mind, etc.); give full contentment to.
  • a word derived from satisfy.
    satisfy
    verb (used with object)
    to fulfill the desires, expectations, needs, or demands of (a person, the mind, etc.); give full contentment to.

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And it’s even more satisfying when the show is this good.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026

But the thrill of getting a small, albeit satisfying lick back against a corporation is only one part of the fun.

From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026

What unexpectedly transpires in the finale makes “The Amateur” perhaps Mr. Bohjalian’s most satisfying work.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

"He found it satisfying but frustrating at the same time. It was fiddly work, and frustrating work," Dr Henry said.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

Regardless, he felt a deep, satisfying relief to be done with it all.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman