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verb

past tense of gratify

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratified
Adjective
  • Needless to say, internet users were equally as delighted for the rescue pup, leading to more than 1.2 million views and over 173,400 likes on TikTok at the time of writing.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
  • These stars seem delighted to attend the biggest, most exclusive party on the planet.
    Martha Ross, Mercury News, 27 June 2025
Adjective
  • And this is only a glimpse at the markdowns to behold; keeping our shopping bug satisfied until the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale officially starts.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 June 2025
  • Look for options that are low in carbs, high in fiber, and provide protein or healthy fats to avoid spikes and keep you satisfied.
    Lauren Manaker MS, Health, 19 June 2025
Verb
  • Shore likes to use Canadian bacon for recipes that call for subtle smoke, where the lean meat is rolled or layered with a richer substance like béchamel or hollandaise and gently warmed.
    Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Water vapor helps trap heat and could also have warmed the planet.
    Lauren Sommer, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • My guess, therefore, is that Hemsley and the other UnitedHealth executive will end up being glad about their May purchases.
    John Dorfman, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
  • As a father of two, Johnson was glad to see Tech N9ne leading the lineup, citing the rapper’s wide-ranging appeal.
    J.M. Banks, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2025
Adjective
  • The weather was beautiful, the crowd polite, proud and happy.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
  • The Giants were happy with the investment after year one of the deal.
    Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
Verb
  • That's new, and not everyone is thrilled about it.
    John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Parents of college students who are home for the holidays are thrilled.
    Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Very thankful and grateful that no fractures or anything that showed up on any imaging.
    Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025
  • Knowing there was a chance his high school career could end with him at home sick, Geary was thankful his teammates came through and gave him another chance to play.
    Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
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“Gratified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratified. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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