satisfyinglyadv.
/ˈsatᵻsfʌɪɪŋli/, U.S. /ˈsædəsˌfaɪɪŋli/ 1. Modifying a verb: in a satisfying manner; so as to give satisfaction.
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the mind > emotion > pleasure > contentment or satisfaction > [adverb] > so as to content or satisfy
to a wish1390
satisfyingly1613
contentfully1665
1613 R. N. Christians Manna Concl. 241 The wrested testimonies of Scriptures alledged to the contrary, fully and satisfyingly answered.
a1709 J. Lister Autobiogr. (1842) 50 The church at Kipping, with which we walked satisfyingly many years.
1798 H. Hunter in J. Fell & H. Hunter Lect. Evidences Christianity vi. 162 He wishes to know more, and more clearly, more satisfyingly.
1885 Manch. Examiner 25 Mar. 3/3 An etching from a small Landseer..has been satisfyingly executed by Mr. C. O. Murray.
1910 H. G. Wells New Machiavelli ii. i. 17 They [sc. pigs] went down a cardboard slide four at a time, and dropped most satisfyingly down a brick shaft.
2007 Time Out N.Y. 1 Mar. 83/2 Hayder has a gift for the hard-boiled language necessary to put her horror plot over; her words crunch satisfyingly in Oakes's mouth.
2. Modifying an adjective: to a satisfying degree; (later usually) pleasingly, gratifyingly; in a fulfilling way.rare before the late 19th cent.
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the mind > emotion > pleasure > quality of being pleasant or pleasurable > [adverb]
sweetlyc900
queemlyOE
lustly971
winlyc1000
sootlya1125
to (a person's) queemc1175
lustilya1225
avenantlya1375
pleasinglya1398
queema1400
beinc1400
farrandlyc1400
pleasantlyc1400
pleasantlya1425
queemfullyc1425
thankfullyc1480
greablyc1500
dulcely1508
dulcea1525
pleasant1553
agreeably?1567
pleasurably1580
sugarly1587
flattering1597
sweet1597
attractively1640
well-pleasingly1645
welcomely1646
flatteringly1661
relishingly1677
satisfyingly1743
sweetsome1799
smilingly1806
dulcetly1810
gratifyingly1822
honeyedly1832
enjoyably1877
suavely1883
congenially1884
a fair treat1884
1743 S. Finley Clear Light put out in Obscure Darkness 63 If it be not satisfyingly clear to them, that it is his Duty..to undertake the Charge.
1885 Cent. Mag. Apr. 817/1 The most simply and satisfyingly lovely little space that ever four walls inclosed.
1968 Writer Oct. 13/1 A book is a satisfyingly real momento of my enjoyment.
2017 Advertiser (Austral.) (Nexis) 23 July (Lifestyle section) 20 Master this satisfyingly simple Italian classic—it's perfect for lunch or dinner.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2019; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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