Antonyms for satisfying


Grammar : Adj
Spell : sat-is-fahy
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsæt ɪsˌfaɪ


Definition of satisfying

Origin :
  • c.1600, present participle adjective from satisfy. Related: Satisfyingly.
  • adj fulfilling
Example sentences :
  • Would you take that as a satisfying reason from one or your students?
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • He was storm-tossed in the disturbing element; he could come to no satisfying conclusion.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • "You're just about as satisfying to talk to as a stump," she paid tribute to his unassailable calm.
  • Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower
  • A dozen things, and she did; things about as satisfying as theology at the grave.
  • Extract from : « Southern Lights and Shadows » by Various
  • He's been satisfying every whim of curiosity that pops into his mind.
  • Extract from : « The Big Tomorrow » by Paul Lohrman
  • "There, now," she boomed, as if some satisfying finality had been brought about.
  • Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • The wren, after satisfying its animosity, returned to the beam.
  • Extract from : « The History of Louisiana » by Le Page Du Pratz
  • There is everywhere a hunger for a satisfying explanation of life.
  • Extract from : « Mountain Meditations » by L. Lind-af-Hageby
  • Besides, he was under the impression that he was satisfying all her desires.
  • Extract from : « Nana, The Miller's Daughter, Captain Burle, Death of Olivier Becaille » by Emile Zola
  • In killing Camille, they had succeeded in satisfying their passion.
  • Extract from : « Therese Raquin » by Emile Zola

Synonyms for satisfying

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