satisfying

satisfying
sat|is|fy|ing [ˈsætısfaı-ıŋ] adj
1.) making you feel pleased and happy, especially because you have got what you wanted
unsatisfying
a deeply satisfying feeling
it is satisfying (to do sth)
It can be very satisfying to work in the garden.
2.) food that is satisfying makes you feel that you have eaten enough
a satisfying meal
>satisfyingly adv

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