gratifying
adjective
grat·i·fy·ing
ˈgra-tə-ˌfī-iŋ 
: giving pleasure or satisfaction : pleasing
a gratifying result
Examples of gratifying in a Sentence
It was a gratifying victory.
The response has been gratifying.
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An even more gratifying feeling came from the knowledge that these could soon be dinner.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Mar. 2026
Preparing the dinner is intensive but gratifying.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
An even more gratifying feeling came from the knowledge that these could soon be dinner.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
As such, the slow death of minimalism has been incredibly gratifying, especially as a makeup enthusiast.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
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 9 Mar. 2026.
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