different between substantial vs satisfying

English

Etymology

From Old French substantiel.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /s?b?stæn??l/

Adjective

substantial (comparative more substantial, superlative most substantial)

1. Having a substance; actually existing.

   substantial life

2. Not imaginary; real; actual; true; veritable.
   • 1850s, Cardinal John Henry Newman, The Rise and Progress of Universities

     to do some substantial good, is the compensation for much incidental imperfection

3. Corporeal; material; firm.
4. Having good substance; strong; stout; solid; firm.

5. Possessed of goods or an estate; moderately wealthy.

6. Large in size, quantity, or value; ample; significant.

7. Most important; essential.
8. Satisfying; having sufficient substance to be nourishing or filling.

Derived terms

Translations

Noun

substantial (plural substantials)

1. Anything having substance; an essential part.

English

Etymology

From satisfy +? -ing.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?sæt?sfa?.??/
• Hyphenation: sat?is?fy?ing

Adjective

satisfying (comparative more satisfying, superlative most satisfying)

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

Antonyms

• dissatisfying
• unsatisfying

Translations

Verb

satisfying

1. Present participle and gerund of satisfy.