gratifying

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adjective

grat·​i·​fy·​ing ˈgra-tə-ˌfī-iŋ 

: giving pleasure or satisfaction : pleasing

a gratifying result

gratifyingly

ˈgra-tə-ˌfī-iŋ-lē 

adverb

gratifying

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present participle of gratify

Synonyms of gratifying

Adjective

• enjoyable
• pleasant
• pleasing
• delightful
• satisfying
• delicious
• nice
• sweet
• good
• welcome

Examples of gratifying in a Sentence

Adjective

It was a gratifying victory.

The response has been gratifying.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

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

Paul Greengrass But particularly shooting out in the wilderness, shooting out in nature, felt really, really gratifying. — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1611, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for gratifying

• applying
• belying
• complying
• decrying
• defying
• denying
• implying
• outlying
• relying
• replying
• supplying
• undying