gratifying

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adjective

grat·​i·​fy·​ing ˈgra-tə-ˌfī-iŋ How to pronounce gratifying (audio)
Synonyms of gratifying
: giving pleasure or satisfaction : pleasing
a gratifying result
gratifyingly
ˈgra-tə-ˌfī-iŋ-lē How to pronounce gratifying (audio)
adverb

gratifying

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present participle of gratify

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Examples of gratifying in a Sentence

Adjective It was a gratifying victory. The response has been gratifying.
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Adjective
The fact that such significant promotional events are taking place here in Europe, in Italy, and specifically in a city like Lucca is truly gratifying. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026 The performance of the defensive line was most gratifying as the Niners had been looking for players to pressure the quarterback since the start of last season. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026 But the overwhelmingly positive response from viewers in Park City with neither experience was a gratifying surprise. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2026 And yet, what reaction is more gratifying than residents of all stripes stepping outside to do something about it? — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gratifying

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1611, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of gratifying was circa 1611

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“Gratifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gratifying. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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