1
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
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
17 June 2026
The platform already boasts a rapidly growing number of gratified users.
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Ed Meza,
Variety,
13 May 2026
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
As a fan of the show, I was gratified to see that Cassie and Maddy (Alexa Demie) made a conditional sort of peace over the course of the season.
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Daniel D'addario,
Variety,
10 June 2026
Choi’s been gratified, too, by the reception the play has received on this tour.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
If nothing else, Athlete Creditor—unlike the House settlement—has yielded one very gratified new millionaire, though Roman Rashada insists the appeal of this process goes beyond his payout.
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Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
17 June 2026
The platform already boasts a rapidly growing number of gratified users.
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Ed Meza,
Variety,
13 May 2026
Verb
While my pitch to Rogers did not lead to any particular path for pursing this cause in a formal way, I was gratified to learn that the Affordable Care Act would cover pre-existing conditions, rendering appeals on the subject moot.
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Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
As a fan of the show, I was gratified to see that Cassie and Maddy (Alexa Demie) made a conditional sort of peace over the course of the season.
—
Daniel D'addario,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratified
Adjective
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Adults are just as likely to be delighted, too!
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The Kardashians star drew criticism for wearing the heirloom garment — though Monroe's estate said the Hollywood legend would have been delighted to see Kim in the gown.
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After the final friendly, when a reporter remarked on the team's fluidity and intensity, Pochettino looked satisfied.
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The piece is currently available in 15 colors and has more than 3,900 five-star reviews from satisfied shoppers.
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Netflix has a new #1 movie in its top 10 list, a romantic comedy that seems to have pleased both critics and audiences alike, far from a sure thing in that genre.
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Success was whatever pleased him that afternoon.
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Milk will need to be warmed first.
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Shoppers stepped up their spending in May and surpassed expectations as temperatures warmed and gasoline prices cooled.
Adjective
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After a road trip that ended with a disappointing sweep in Detroit, the White Sox are glad to be back home for a division duel against the Cleveland Guardians that kicks off on Monday night.
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Burnham is a proven-glad hander who knows how to charmingly converse with individuals.
Adjective
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Sandy is happy with the decision as well.
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The open-air happy-hour atmosphere is laid-back, family-friendly, community-oriented, and tropical while still delivering on quality music.
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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.
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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.
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In the outdoor category, we’re thrilled to have found the Signature Design by Ashley Clare View Outdoor Patio Sofa so steeply discounted.
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The Courant has reported some colonists were not exactly thrilled by the notion of severing ties with England and that true believers in independence probably initially were in the minority, as with all revolutions.
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“Gratified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratified. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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