also: こきび
His crisp reply was pleasantly satisfying.
The rhythm feels so good that my body moves involuntarily.
快感 means 'pleasant sensation' or 'pleasure', often physical. 小気味がいい emphasizes a brisk, refreshing, or satisfying feeling rather than pure pleasure.
delightful; satisfying; brisk; piquant
Standard kanji spelling; the reading こきみ is the most common.
Rare alternate reading; こきみ is strongly preferred in modern usage.
Compound of 小 (small, slight) and 気味 (feeling, sensation). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word has been used since at least the Edo period to describe a subtle, pleasant feeling.