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Definition of gratifying - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
pleasurepleasing to the mind or feelings
- It was gratifying to see the project succeed.
2.
emotionaffording a sense of fulfillment
- Helping others is a gratifying experience.
Origin of gratifying
Latin, gratificari (to give thanks)
Terms with gratifying included in their meaning
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material gratifying an obsessive interest
figurative treat
final or additional pleasant or gratifying item
Examples of gratifying in a sentence
The positive feedback was gratifying to hear. Completing the marathon was a gratifying achievement. It was gratifying to see the project succeed.
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- French:gratifiant, ...
- German:befriedigend, erfüllend, ...
- Italian:gratificante, ...
- Spanish:gratificante, reconfortante, ...
- Portuguese:gratificante, ...
- Chinese:令人愉悦的, ...
- Japanese:喜ばしい, 満足感のある, ...
- Arabic:مُرْضٍ, مُشْبِع, ...
- Hebrew:מְסַפֵּק, מְתַגְמֵל, ...
- Russian:приятный, ...
- Ukrainian:приємний, втішний, ...
- Hindi:सुखद, संतोषदायक, ...
Definition of gratify - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
pleasure satisfactionmake someone feel pleased or satisfied
- She was gratified by the audience's applause..
2.
satisfactionsatisfy a need or desire
- He gratified his curiosity by asking many questions.
Origin of gratify
Latin, gratificare (to give thanks)
Examples of gratify in a sentence
Their praise gratified her efforts. The gift gratified her immensely. He gratified his hunger with a hearty meal.
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- French:satisfaire, assouvir, ...
- German:befriedigen, erfüllen, ...
- Italian:gratificare, appagare, ...
- Spanish:satisfacer, complacer, ...
- Portuguese:gratificar, saciar, ...
- Chinese:使满足, 满足, ...
- Japanese:満足させる, 満たす, ...
- Arabic:أَرْضَى, ...
- Hebrew:לְסַפֵּק, לְרַצּוֹת, ...
- Russian:удовлетворить, удовлетворять, ...
- Ukrainian:задовольнити, вгамувати, ...
- Hindi:प्रसन्न करना, पूरा करना, ...
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