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

Giving a feeling of pleasure or satisfaction.

"It was gratifying to see the project finally come together."

How to use gratifying

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething that makes you feel satisfied or pleased.

Common pairings

a gratifying result deeply gratifying

more gratifying comparative, most gratifying superlative

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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.