satisfying
adjective (satisfying, more satisfying, most satisfying); also the -ing form of satisfy
Everyday
- Giving you a feeling of pleasure because something is done well or a need is met: a satisfying meal. tree →
- Verb form: meeting a need or a rule: numbers satisfying the equation. tree →
In the lessons
In everyday life finishing a puzzle or popping bubble wrap is satisfying. A satisfying meal fills you up. In maths, «a number satisfying x + 3 = 7» means one that makes the equation true (x = 4) — this is formal exam language.
Examples
- It was so satisfying to finish the jigsaw. tree →
- That was a very satisfying dinner. tree →
- Popping bubble wrap is weirdly satisfying. tree →
- Find all whole numbers satisfying 2 < n < 6. tree →
- Scoring the winning goal was really satisfying. tree →
- A satisfying ending ties up all the loose ends in a story. tree →
Note
Opposite: unsatisfying, disappointing. Noun: satisfaction. In maths, «satisfies the condition» = «makes it true».
In Jewish tradition
Here it means the act of meeting a desire, as in eating until one has enough.
Interpretation. Proverbs is read as saying the righteous have enough, while the greedy are never filled.
Examples
- The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his desire; but the belly of the wicked shall want. (Writings PRO.13.25, JPS 1917) tree →
Note
Opposite: unsatisfying, disappointing. Noun: satisfaction. In maths, «satisfies the condition» = «makes it true».
On Mova
- Trees and pragmatics of «satisfying» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- «satisfying» in the school dictionary on Mova free.
- Trees and pragmatics of «satisfying» in the Judaism dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- «satisfying» in the Judaism dictionary on Mova free.
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