adj
gratifying
GRA-tih-feye-ihng
Gratifying (adj) means giving a feeling of pleasure or satisfaction. Example: “It was gratifying to see the project finally come together.”
adj
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Giving a feeling of pleasure or satisfaction.
"It was gratifying to see the project finally come together."
How to use gratifying
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that makes you feel satisfied or pleased.
Common pairings
a gratifying result
deeply gratifying
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more gratifying
- Superlative
- most gratifying
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What does “gratifying” mean?
The word “gratifying” means giving a feeling of pleasure or satisfaction. In plain terms, something that makes you feel satisfied or pleased.
How do you pronounce “gratifying”?
“Gratifying” is pronounced GRA-tih-feye-ihng (/ˈɡrætɪfaɪ.ɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “gratifying” in a sentence?
Here is “gratifying” used in a sentence: “It was gratifying to see the project finally come together.”
What part of speech is “gratifying”?
“Gratifying” is an adjective.
