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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2
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
Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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
Benson was gratified that a buyer picked up one of his pieces for a gift.
—Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
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
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
Adjective
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Bradbury was delighted and stopped to talk.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Both looked delighted to pay tribute to the glittery star of the night.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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There is no question in my mind that employees who believe that their employer genuinely cares about them are more satisfied and, therefore, are more productive workers.—
Dan Amos,
Time,
4 Feb. 2026
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Neither of those former coaches was entirely satisfied with their squads.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The move – and more, its blunt public announcement – may have pleased Trump world, but turned out to be disastrous for the Post’s business.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 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
Verb
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Your 5th House of Inspiration is warmed by the Moon’s trine with advanced Uranus, which is presently in your sign.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
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Remote monitoring of the process allows for unsupervised usage, and is made possible via an app that's programmed to display real-time temperatures and to send completion alerts when the meal is fully warmed.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Feb. 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
Adjective
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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
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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Not to mention all the employees within your company who might not be so pleased with that association either or might be thrilled by it.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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We are also thrilled to showcase early prototypes of our signature Cowboy Cut jeans, spanning from our founding in 1947 to 1949.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Gratified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratified. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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