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self-ˈsatisfying, ppl. a. [self- 1 f.] That satisfies oneself; affording self-satisfaction.
1671Milton Samson 306 They ravel more, still less resolv'd, But never find self-satisfying solution. 1781Cowper Truth 7 Then farewell all self-satisfying schemes, His well-built systems, philosophic dreams! 1823Keble Serm. (1848) II. 42 Those self-satisfying thoughts, which the doctrine of assurance..is continually fostering among Christians. |