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as in enjoyable
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
a spectacular film that is gratifying to both the mind and the eyes
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2
as in comforting
making one feel good inside
your warm welcome sure is gratifying to this tired soul
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as in pleasing
to give in to (a desire)
just gratify this one whim of mine
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as in satisfying
to give satisfaction to
your presence at the holiday table would really gratify your grandmother
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Recent Examples of gratifying
Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Tula’s brightening, hydrating undereye treatment comes in a stick that’s easy to swipe under your eyes—and gratifying, too.
—Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2025
Tennessee, gratifying the fans who have been most obsessed with him over the years, say after Josh Heupel leaves to take the Oklahoma job?
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Finding themes where characters can continuously engage and undermine one another in this way, as a kind of contrasting ideal, is the most gratifying thing to me as a creator.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Tula’s brightening, hydrating undereye treatment comes in a stick that’s easy to swipe under your eyes—and gratifying, too.
—Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
And there was just so many components to it that were challenging, but also really, really gratifying to figure out.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2025
Tennessee, gratifying the fans who have been most obsessed with him over the years, say after Josh Heupel leaves to take the Oklahoma job?
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratifying
Adjective
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Join us for an enjoyable hour with one of our favorite guys.—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Our priority is to ensure that all in attendance have a safe and enjoyable experience at the ballpark.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Break out the slow-cooker for this warm and comforting chili that serves six and stars turkey.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
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Recent changes are less comforting for Putin.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In short, queso brings the heat and texture, while cheese dip focuses on velvety, crowd-pleasing comfort.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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Frehley’s contributions to the record were reduced, including his crowd-pleasing signature solos, and Kiss began its tour to support the disc with Vinnie Vincent replacing Frehley.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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They’ve been almost monomaniacally determined to deliver a climactic final eight episodes that provide not only a feeling of resolution, but of satisfying inevitability.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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This picture book is immersive, evoking the itch of a sweater or the satisfying softness of a banana (as opposed to other intolerably crunchy snacks).—
Sara Rowe Mount,
Parents,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Outlook used to be complex and unfriendly, but Microsoft has replaced it with a far sleeker and faster version, which is surprisingly pleasant to work with.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Oct. 2025
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The home at 4573 Greenview Drive unfolds across 4,523 square feet with four en suite bedrooms and pleasant surprises around every corner.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Considering the Rangers’ depth issues over the last few years, that’s a very encouraging start.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Doe cited the statewide population growth as one of several encouraging data points.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Gen Alpha’s latest viral catchphrase is baffling adults and delighting kids across the country.—
Kimberly Richardson,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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The video-sharing phenomenon has captivated billions, upending old ways of doing things, generating vast revenues, and delighting people around the world.—
Merrill Fabry,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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Also in town is the state’s second-largest museum, the Morris Museum, which is a Smithsonian affiliate, as well as the Frelinghuysen Arboretum with its delightful gardens and Patriots’ Path for hiking.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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Washington state’s Long Beach Peninsula is a place where the uniquely quirky spirit and lush natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest blend in a delightful way.—
Noreen Kompanik,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Gratifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratifying. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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