Adjective: satisfying 'sa-tis,fI-ing
- Providing abundant nourishment
"a satisfying meal";
- hearty, solid, square, substantial
- Providing freedom from worry
"The satisfying news of her recovery lifted everyone's spirits";
- comforting, cheering
- Meet the requirements or expectations of
"The new employee satisfied all job requirements";
- fulfill [N. Amer], fulfil [Brit, Cdn], live up to
- Make happy or satisfied
"The meal satisfied her hunger";
- gratify
- Obtain something that is wanted, needed or required
"does this paper satisfy the requirements for the degree?";
- fit, conform to, meet, fill, fulfill [N. Amer], fulfil [Brit, Cdn]
See also: satisfactory, wholesome
Type of: alter, cater, change, modify, provide, put up, supply
Encyclopedia: Satisfy