gratifying

adjective

grat·​i·​fy·​ing ˈgra-tə-ˌfī-iŋ 

: giving pleasure or satisfaction : pleasing

a gratifying result

gratifyingly

ˈgra-tə-ˌfī-iŋ-lē 

adverb

Synonyms

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

Examples of gratifying in a Sentence

It was a gratifying victory.

The response has been gratifying.

Recent Examples on the Web

Perhaps the most gratifying aspect of the investigation for the detectives was clearing Leslie's husband of any involvement in the murder. —Claire Lempert, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025

Finding themes where characters can continuously engage and undermine one another in this way, as a kind of contrasting ideal, is the most gratifying thing to me as a creator. —Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025

Tula’s brightening, hydrating undereye treatment comes in a stick that’s easy to swipe under your eyes—and gratifying, too. —Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025

Seeing my friends break out and be recognized for their talent and hard work is incredibly gratifying. —Jane Ciabattari august 26, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1611, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for gratifying

• amplifying
• beautifying
• certifying
• clarifying
• classifying
• codifying
• crucifying
• edifying
• falsifying
• fortifying
• glorifying
• horrifying