gratifying
adjective
grat·i·fy·ing
ˈgra-tə-ˌfī-iŋ 
: giving pleasure or satisfaction : pleasing
a gratifying result
Examples of gratifying in a Sentence
It was a gratifying victory.
The response has been gratifying.
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That’s really gratifying because, out of any song in the film, that one had the most [options] written for that spot.
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Abby Webster, Billboard, 18 July 2025
Transactions became smoother, quicker and, for many, more emotionally gratifying.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Adam Scott, who was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, says the news this morning was really gratifying.
—Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 15 July 2025
And there were plenty of gratifying examples of that in Sunday’s show.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 9 July 2025
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Abby Webster, Billboard, 18 July 2025
Transactions became smoother, quicker and, for many, more emotionally gratifying.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Adam Scott, who was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, says the news this morning was really gratifying.
—Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 15 July 2025
And there were plenty of gratifying examples of that in Sunday’s show.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for gratifying
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“Gratifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gratifying. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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