gratifying
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3.7
- adjective
- /ˈɡrætɪfaɪɪŋ/
- Yes, we want to reach the answer, but the journey in looking for those answers is in itself gratifying and enjoyable.
- a gratifying experience
- very gratifying
- gratifying results
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Watch on YouTubeNow, again, those are things that are gratifying to the body.
- Now, again, those are things that are gratifying to the body.
- And that is also just really gratifying for me.
- It was, I think it's a very gratifying way to end the show.
- It's just a, you know, a very useful and gratifying way of feeling your brain work.
- That's not the most gratifying way to do it.
- It was, you know, it was, it wasn't as gratifying as one would expect.
- And I'm finding it, you know, reasonably gratifying.
- So, you know, that was really quite gratifying to hear.
- Yeah, it was very humbling and gratifying.
- And that's dude, that's super gratifying.
- But humans, we want to be able to work for something because it's gratifying to us.
- Your debasement is almost gratifying for them.
- It was so gratifying to see that they felt in many, many ways, their life got better.
- It's it's it's so gratifying to see how much pride you guys take in every last little bit.
- So for me, it's very gratifying to teach, and I view all the books as teaching tools.
Examples
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Working with the teachers and youth of the community is a gratifying and thrilling experience.
Academic text (2007) -
So for me, it's very gratifying to teach, and I view all the books as teaching tools.
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And that is also just really gratifying for me.
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Friends, it's most gratifying to see so many of you here tonight.
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Being there for my family seems so much more gratifying.
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However, students learn quickly, and it is gratifying to note their rapid progress.
Academic text (1990) -
Let me just say how gratifying it is to see so many smiling faces here today.
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Acceptance as a teaching assistant is especially gratifying for those who have had minimal teaching experience.
Academic text (1991) -
Once we identified our dream team of speakers, it was very gratifying to receive such overwhelmingly positive responses.
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Helping others in need is incredibly gratifying and brings a sense of fulfillment.
Synonyms
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2.0
Something very pleasant that makes you happy
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2.2
A pleasant feeling of being happy when a need or wish is met
115
1.0
Pleasant to do or experience
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3.5
An activity or experience that makes you feel good and successful
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1.0
Feeling or showing great happiness
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2.0
Giving a pleasant feeling of enjoyment or satisfaction
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3.9
Making you feel happy and satisfied because you do something useful
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3.5
Causing a feeling of enjoyment or happiness
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8.8
Making people feel very happy
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4.3
Making someone feel very happy and excited
Antonyms
How Satisfying
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word gratifying comes from the Latin word gratus, which means 'pleasing'. You can see the same idea in grateful and gratitude, so something gratifying makes you feel pleased or rewarded.