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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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2
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
Dan Pompei, New York Times, 7 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
Chinn is gratified that Chan’s nonprofit is bringing visibility to such a critical time in history.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 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
She was gratified to see the man there in the counselor's office that day.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Benson was gratified that a buyer picked up one of his pieces for a gift.
—Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
And the coach was deeply gratified to witness a step in the quarterback’s development unlike any other.
—Dan Pompei, New York Times, 7 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
Chinn is gratified that Chan’s nonprofit is bringing visibility to such a critical time in history.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 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
She was gratified to see the man there in the counselor's office that day.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Benson was gratified that a buyer picked up one of his pieces for a gift.
—Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratified
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And any modern cinephiles should be delighted to see classics by John Carpenter, Amy Heckerling, Christopher Nolan, Richard Linklater, Wes Anderson, Ken Burns, and more all be recognized by the Film Registry.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2026
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So when the actress reunited with costars Bette Midler and Kathy Najimy to film the sequel, Hocus Pocus 2, her twins were delighted.—
Tabitha Britt,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Cities that are satisfied with the service that DART provides could choose to forgo the 25% return and let the transit agency use the funds.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Jan. 2026
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But to Payton, once that line is satisfied, grit is a differentiating factor.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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Kennedy’s concern with productivity would have pleased Charles Davenport, a powerful leader of 20th-century American eugenics.—
Sarah DiGregorio,
Vanity Fair,
16 Jan. 2026
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The Monarchs gave JSerra little opportunity to make an offensive threat, and that pleased Mater Dei coach Sean Ganey.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In practice, that meant something similar to his past records—fragments of human voices breaking through collages of tape loops and glitchy errata, warmed by colorful sequences of alien synth work.—
Colin Joyce,
Pitchfork,
28 Jan. 2026
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Cook, basting with sauce, just until warmed and cooked through, 3–4 minutes.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Microsoft will no doubt be glad to see the end of the month next week, and will hope for a better February.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Talking about music, Nicolau was glad to be able to work with longtime friend and popular Portuguese singer — and 2017 Eurovision winner — Salvador Sobral.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2026
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Needless to say, the league and other owners weren’t happy with the 34% of $84 million annually that had come out of the bankruptcy proceedings, but the Dodgers pointed out that those terms were driven by court proceedings.—
Maury Brown,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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No home videos from happier days, now tinged with the ominousness of a tragedy in the making.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2026
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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
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Still, not everybody at the streamer was thrilled with the project, and not just because of the political optics.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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This petite shopper is thrilled to finally find pants that are dressy and polished — without sacrificing comfort.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Gratified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratified. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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