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adjective

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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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as in comforting
making one feel good inside your warm welcome sure is gratifying to this tired soul

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gratifying

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verb

present participle of gratify
1
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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“Gratifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratifying. Accessed 28 Jan. 2023.

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