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What's the difference between satisfying and satisfactory, pleasing and pleasant?

Posted by rysperski on October 29, 2020 in English HELP
 
Satisfying and satisfactory, though similar in aspect, differ in that satisfying implies the fulfilling of a built-up need, whereas satisfactory implies only a meeting of existing standards. Pleasing and pleasant are synonyms, but pleasing implies an intention or effort to please, whereas pleasant denotes an existing attitude that pleases without effort.
  • Satisfying: providing contentment and freedom from worry
  • Satisfactory: meeting requirements; acceptable
  • Pleasing: giving pleasure and satisfaction
  • Pleasant: good-natured; enjoyable

Elaborated by Frank Dauenhauer in Quora discussion club.

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  • MARY November 1, 2020 1:25

    *thinking jokes for adding 'Satisfyer' to this discussion* 

    *thinking twice: "No Mary! You have to become a serious woman for once!"* 

     

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