gratifying
adjective
grat·i·fy·ing
ˈgra-tə-ˌfī-iŋ 
: giving pleasure or satisfaction : pleasing
a gratifying result
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Examples of gratifying in a Sentence
It was a gratifying victory.
The response has been gratifying.
Recent Examples on the Web
Buehler’s start was a grind — but punctuated by a few gratifying moments.
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Parallel parking is arguably the hardest part of driving, but succeeding at it is the most gratifying.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 16 Oct. 2024
The need for self-discipline and composure is intense, urging one to deny themselves gratifying desires and entanglements that augment their minds.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
However, activities with children will also be heartwarming and gratifying.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 5 Oct. 2024
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Parallel parking is arguably the hardest part of driving, but succeeding at it is the most gratifying.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 16 Oct. 2024
The need for self-discipline and composure is intense, urging one to deny themselves gratifying desires and entanglements that augment their minds.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
However, activities with children will also be heartwarming and gratifying.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 5 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for gratifying
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“Gratifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gratifying. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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