gratifying
ˈɡrætəˌfaɪɪŋ
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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.
pleasing satisfying
2.
emotionaffording a sense of fulfillment
  • Helping others is a gratifying experience.
fulfilling pleasing satisfying
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Origin of gratifying

Latin, gratificari (to give thanks)

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media
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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  1. French:gratifiant, ...
  2. German:befriedigend, erfüllend, ...
  3. Italian:gratificante, ...
  4. Spanish:gratificante, reconfortante, ...
  5. Portuguese:gratificante, ...
  6. Chinese:令人愉悦的, ...
  7. Japanese:喜ばしい, 満足感のある, ...
  8. Arabic:مُرْضٍ, مُشْبِع, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְסַפֵּק, מְתַגְמֵל, ...
  10. Russian:приятный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:приємний, втішний, ...
  12. Hindi:सुखद, संतोषदायक, ...
gratify
ˈɡræt.ɪ.faɪ
gratifiedgratifies

Definition of gratify - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
pleasure satisfactionmake someone feel pleased or satisfied
  • She was gratified by the audience's applause..
please satisfy
2.
satisfactionsatisfy a need or desire
  • He gratified his curiosity by asking many questions.
indulge please satisfy
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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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  1. French:satisfaire, assouvir, ...
  2. German:befriedigen, erfüllen, ...
  3. Italian:gratificare, appagare, ...
  4. Spanish:satisfacer, complacer, ...
  5. Portuguese:gratificar, saciar, ...
  6. Chinese:使满足, 满足, ...
  7. Japanese:満足させる, 満たす, ...
  8. Arabic:أَرْضَى, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְסַפֵּק, לְרַצּוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:удовлетворить, удовлетворять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:задовольнити, вгамувати, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रसन्न करना, पूरा करना, ...
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