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Gratifying: meaning, definitions and examples

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gratifying

 

[ ˈɡratɪˌfaɪɪŋ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

Giving pleasure or satisfaction; pleasing; satisfying.

Synonyms

fulfilling, pleasing, rewarding, satisfying

Examples of usage

  • It was gratifying to see all the hard work pay off.
  • Receiving positive feedback from the client was truly gratifying.
  • The sense of accomplishment was gratifying after completing the project.
Context #2 | Verb

action

To give pleasure or satisfaction.

Synonyms

fulfill, indulge, please, satisfy

Examples of usage

  • It gratifies me to know that my efforts are appreciated.
  • Her success gratified her parents immensely.

Translations

Translations of the word "gratifying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gratificante

🇮🇳 संतोषजनक

🇩🇪 befriedigend

🇮🇩 memuaskan

🇺🇦 задовільний

🇵🇱 satysfakcjonujący

🇯🇵 満足できる

🇫🇷 gratifiant

🇪🇸 gratificante

🇹🇷 tatmin edici

🇰🇷 만족스러운

🇸🇦 مُرْضٍ

🇨🇿 uspokojivý

🇸🇰 uspokojujúci

🇨🇳 令人满意的

🇸🇮 zadovoljiv

🇮🇸 ánægjulegur

🇰🇿 қанағаттанарлық

🇬🇪 დამაკმაყოფილებელი

🇦🇿 qaneedici

🇲🇽 gratificante

Etymology

The word 'gratifying' originated from the verb 'gratify', which came into English in the early 16th century from the Latin word 'gratificare', meaning 'to please'. The suffix '-ing' was added to form the adjective 'gratifying', reflecting the idea of providing pleasure or satisfaction. Over time, 'gratifying' has become commonly used to describe experiences that are rewarding or fulfilling.

See also: gratification, gratified, gratifyingly, ungratifying.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,638 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.