satisfying

adjective

That satisfies, gratifies or pleases; that removes any feeling of lack.

Pleasing to certain sensory channels in neurocognition, especially auditory and tactile ones synesthetically via ASMR.

Roots

satissatis- · Latin · enough facio-fy · Latin · make, do

Synonyms for satisfying

gratifyingadj comfortingadj pleasurableadj satisfactoryadj pleasingadj rewardingadj enjoyableadj satiatingv fulfillingv pleasurefuladj pleasantadj agreeableadj

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