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S0099400 (săt′ĭs-fī′)v. sat·is·fied, sat·is·fy·ing, sat·is·fies v.tr.1. To fulfill the need, desire, or expectation of: Were you satisfied with the hotel's service?2. To fulfill (a need or desire): The cold drink satisfied my thirst.3. a. To free from doubt or question; convince: His explanation satisfied the authorities.b. To provide sufficient explanation to dispel or answer (a doubt or question).4. To meet or be sufficient for (a requirement); conform to the requirements of (a standard, for example): Only two people satisfied the researcher's profile for the study.5. a. To discharge (a debt or obligation, for example) in full.b. To discharge an obligation to (a creditor).c. To make reparation for; redress.6. Mathematics To make the left and right sides of (an equation) equal after substituting equivalent quantities for the unknown variables.v.intr.1. To be sufficient or adequate.2. To give satisfaction.

[Middle English satisfien, from Old French satisfier, from Latin satisfacere : satis, sufficient; see sā- in Indo-European roots + facere, to make; see dhē- in Indo-European roots.]

sat′is·fi′er n.sat′is·fy′ing·ly adv.Synonyms: satisfy, answer, fill, fulfill, meet¹
These verbs mean to be sufficient or to act in adequate measure for something expected or required: satisfied all requirements; answered our needs; fills a purpose; fulfilled their aspirations; met her obligations.

satisfactory

satisfying1. 'satisfactory'

You say that something is satisfactory when it is acceptable or fulfils a particular need or purpose.

His doctor described his state of health as fairly satisfactory.It's not a satisfactory system.2. 'satisfying'

You do not use satisfactory to describe something that gives you a feeling of pleasure and fulfilment. The word you use is satisfying.

There's nothing more satisfying than doing the work you love.It's wonderful to have a satisfying hobby.

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	satisfying - providing abundant nourishment; "a hearty meal"; "good solid food"; "ate a substantial breakfast"; "four square meals a day"hearty, square, substantial, solidwholesome - conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being; "wholesome attitude"; "wholesome appearance"; "wholesome food"
	2.	satisfying - providing freedom from worrycheering, comfortingsatisfactory - giving satisfaction; "satisfactory living conditions"; "his grades were satisfactory"

satisfying

adjective satisfactory, pleasing, enjoyable, gratifying, pleasurable, cheering I find wood carving satisfying.

satisfying

adjectiveTo one's liking:agreeable, congenial, favorable, good, grateful, gratifying, nice, pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, welcome.

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令人满意的

satisfy

(ˈsӕtisfai) verb1. to give (a person) enough of what is wanted or needed to take away hunger, curiosity etc. The apple didn't satisfy my hunger; I told him enough to satisfy his curiosity. （使）满足 2. to please. She is very difficult to satisfy. （使）满意 ˌsatisˈfaction (-ˈfӕkʃən) noun1. the act of satisfying or state of being satisfied. the satisfaction of desires. 满足，满意 2. pleasure or contentment. Your success gives me great satisfaction. 欣慰，满足 ˌsatisˈfactory (-ˈfӕktəri) adjective (negative unsatisfactory) giving satisfaction; good enough to satisfy. Your work is not satisfactory; The condition of the sick man is satisfactory.令人满意的ˌsatisˈfactorily (-ˈfӕktə-) adverb令人满意地ˈsatisfied adjective (sometimes with with) pleased. I'm satisfied with his progress; a satisfied customer.满意的ˈsatisfying adjective pleasing. The story had a satisfying ending.令人满意的

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adj to one's liking

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adj providing abundant nourishment

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adj providing freedom from worry

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