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satisfying

sat·is·fy
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sat-is-fahy]
    • /ˈsæt ɪsˌfaɪ/
    • /ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sat-is-fahy]
    • /ˈsæt ɪsˌfaɪ/

Definitions of satisfying word

  • verb with object satisfying to fulfill the desires, expectations, needs, or demands of (a person, the mind, etc.); give full contentment to: The hearty meal satisfied him. 1
  • verb with object satisfying to put an end to (a desire, want, need, etc.) by sufficient or ample provision: The hearty meal satisfied his hunger. 1
  • verb with object satisfying to give assurance to; convince: to satisfy oneself by investigation. 1
  • verb with object satisfying to answer sufficiently, as an objection. 1
  • verb with object satisfying to solve or dispel, as a doubt. 1
  • verb with object satisfying to discharge fully (a debt, obligation, etc.). 1

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Origin of satisfying

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English satisfien < Middle French satisfier < Vulgar Latin *satisficāre (for Latin satisfacere to do enough; see satisfaction); see -fy

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Parts of speech for Satisfying

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

satisfying popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for satisfying

adj satisfying

  • a-1 — noting a vessel regarded by a shipping-classification society as being equipped to the highest standard and with equipment maintained in first-class condition.
  • a-ok — in perfect working order; excellent
  • a1 — in good health; physically fit
  • all there — having his or her wits about him or her; of normal intelligence

adjective satisfying

  • appeasing — to bring to a state of peace, quiet, ease, calm, or contentment; pacify; soothe: to appease an angry king.
  • enjoyable — (of an activity or occasion) giving delight or pleasure.
  • enough — As much or as many as required.
  • filling — a full supply; enough to satisfy want or desire: to eat one's fill.
  • flattering — to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention.

Antonyms for satisfying

adj satisfying

  • appalling — Something that is appalling is so bad or unpleasant that it shocks you.
  • galling — that galls; chafing; irritating; vexing; exasperating.
  • grody — repulsive; disgusting; nauseating.

adjective satisfying

  • frustrating — to make (plans, efforts, etc.) worthless or of no avail; defeat; nullify: The student's indifference frustrated the teacher's efforts to help him.

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