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as in delighted
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
I am deeply gratified that you'll be able to come to the wedding
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as in satisfied
feeling that one's needs or desires have been met
a good meal eaten in excellent company is enough to keep me gratified for some time
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as in pleased
to give in to (a desire)
just gratify this one whim of mine
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as in warmed
to give satisfaction to
your presence at the holiday table would really gratify your grandmother
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Recent Examples of gratified
Ed Meza, Variety, 13 May 2026
David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2026
He’s excited by Hibner’s potential — and also gratified by the transaction’s emblematic significance.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
If Musk ever reads Maintenance—and much of it seems to have been written with this possibility in mind—he might not be convinced by its arguments, but his ego should be gratified by its tone of unqualified approval.
—Alec Nevala-Lee, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
Rick Celebrini was gratified to see Macklin evolve into a key player for Canada as opposed to simply getting a small dose of the Olympics as a 19-year-old star who has since returned to the San Jose Sharks.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2026
Mike Brown Brown passionately covered high school sports during most of his 43 years with the Tulsa World, gratified to have worked with a literal generation of great athletes and coaches.
—Carla Hinton, Oklahoman, 8 Feb. 2026
Florsheim said that while he would have been gratified with a not guilty verdict, the result would have just applied to Shorewood.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Michael DeMocker / Getty Images Still, Smart sounded gratified by his opportunity to be part of another big game in the Big Easy.
—CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Vance added that he's gratified by hearing calls for unity and condolences from Democratic friends and colleagues.
—Erin Glynn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The platform already boasts a rapidly growing number of gratified users.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 13 May 2026
Verb
Choi’s been gratified, too, by the reception the play has received on this tour.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2026
He’s excited by Hibner’s potential — and also gratified by the transaction’s emblematic significance.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
If Musk ever reads Maintenance—and much of it seems to have been written with this possibility in mind—he might not be convinced by its arguments, but his ego should be gratified by its tone of unqualified approval.
—Alec Nevala-Lee, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
Rick Celebrini was gratified to see Macklin evolve into a key player for Canada as opposed to simply getting a small dose of the Olympics as a 19-year-old star who has since returned to the San Jose Sharks.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2026
Mike Brown Brown passionately covered high school sports during most of his 43 years with the Tulsa World, gratified to have worked with a literal generation of great athletes and coaches.
—Carla Hinton, Oklahoman, 8 Feb. 2026
Florsheim said that while he would have been gratified with a not guilty verdict, the result would have just applied to Shorewood.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Michael DeMocker / Getty Images Still, Smart sounded gratified by his opportunity to be part of another big game in the Big Easy.
—CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Vance added that he's gratified by hearing calls for unity and condolences from Democratic friends and colleagues.
—Erin Glynn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratified
Adjective
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As a row of kids delighted in mixing cotton candy and frozen lemonade into an only-at-the-ballpark dessert, the usher alerted the parents that a mass of boisterous and predominantly shirtless men soon would be assembling in a nearby section.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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The majority of the jokes come off as more asserted than delighted.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Until then, fans will have to be satisfied with the new album and news that — at least for Big D and crew — life isn’t a hell on earth.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The room received the work with laughter, snaps, and occasional utterances of that satisfied poetry moan.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Tax cuts and an assault on federal regulation have pleased many, even as tariffs, immigration restrictions and now spiking fuel prices and rising interest rates have kept the small business optimism index below historic averages.—
John Schroyer,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
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Again, Brunello was a man at ease in his surroundings, pleased to share the docufilm about his life and philosophies.—
Randee Dawn,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Reheat in a 350° oven until warmed through, 10–15 minutes.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 June 2026
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Only plant new roots outdoors four weeks after the last frost, when the soil is sufficiently warmed.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Rinker, whose last few years have been filled with loss, is just glad to be home.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Andrew coach Dave DeHaan is certainly glad for that.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Many of those staying are fans of the Surrey Hills Beaverbrook original, deliriously happy that there’s now an equally stylish offshoot in the capital, too.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Duolingo is about to make a lot of language learners very happy.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Even House Speaker Mike Johnson, who otherwise has humored Trump at every turn, has expressed revulsion at the idea of a pardon.—
Robin Abcarian,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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The actor then humored the crowd with an impression of the old Hollywood mogul recounting his pursuits of a beautiful woman in the Paramount commissary.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Fans of Madix will also be thrilled to know that starting Friday, May 29, Peacock subscribers will have the option to choose Madix as their Peacock avatar on the streaming service.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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While Off Campus only has two seasons confirmed so far, fans seem thrilled that Allie and Dean are next on the list.—
Kenneal Patterson,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
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“Gratified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratified. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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