Gratified: meaning, definitions and examples

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gratified

[ ˈɡrætɪfaɪd ]

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feeling of satisfaction

Feeling pleased and satisfied because your desires have been fulfilled or because you have achieved something.

Synonyms

contented, pleased, satisfied

Examples of usage

She was gratified by the response to her speech.
He felt gratified by the recognition of his hard work.

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to please someone

To give someone pleasure or satisfaction.

Synonyms

delight, please, satisfy

Examples of usage

He was gratified to hear the good news.
The chef was gratified to see the customers enjoying his food.

Translations

Translations of the word "gratified" in other languages:

🇵🇹 satisfeito(a)

🇮🇳 संतुष्ट

🇩🇪 zufrieden

🇮🇩 puas

🇺🇦 задоволений

🇵🇱 zadowolony

🇯🇵 満足している

🇫🇷 satisfait(e)

🇪🇸 satisfecho(a)

🇹🇷 memnun

🇰🇷 만족하는

🇸🇦 راضٍ

🇨🇿 spokojený

🇸🇰 spokojný

🇨🇳 满意的

🇸🇮 zadovoljen

🇮🇸 ánægður

🇰🇿 қанағаттанған

🇬🇪 კმაყოფილი

🇦🇿 məmnun

🇲🇽 satisfecho(a)

Word origin

The word 'gratified' originates from the Latin word 'gratificare', which means 'to please'. Over time, it has evolved to represent the feeling of satisfaction or pleasure derived from fulfilling one's desires or achieving something. The concept of gratification has been central to human experience, as people seek to fulfill their needs and desires to find contentment and happiness.