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as in delighted
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
I am deeply gratified that you'll be able to come to the wedding
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as in satisfied
feeling that one's needs or desires have been met
a good meal eaten in excellent company is enough to keep me gratified for some time
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as in pleased
to give in to (a desire)
just gratify this one whim of mine
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as in warmed
to give satisfaction to
your presence at the holiday table would really gratify your grandmother
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Recent Examples of gratified
Carla Hinton, Oklahoman, 8 Feb. 2026
Florsheim said that while he would have been gratified with a not guilty verdict, the result would have just applied to Shorewood.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 28 Jan. 2026
And the coach was deeply gratified to witness a step in the quarterback’s development unlike any other.
—Dan Pompei, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Michael DeMocker / Getty Images Still, Smart sounded gratified by his opportunity to be part of another big game in the Big Easy.
—CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Chinn is gratified that Chan’s nonprofit is bringing visibility to such a critical time in history.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Vance added that he's gratified by hearing calls for unity and condolences from Democratic friends and colleagues.
—Erin Glynn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Sep. 2025
Benson was gratified that a buyer picked up one of his pieces for a gift.
—Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
Mike Brown Brown passionately covered high school sports during most of his 43 years with the Tulsa World, gratified to have worked with a literal generation of great athletes and coaches.
—Carla Hinton, Oklahoman, 8 Feb. 2026
Florsheim said that while he would have been gratified with a not guilty verdict, the result would have just applied to Shorewood.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 28 Jan. 2026
And the coach was deeply gratified to witness a step in the quarterback’s development unlike any other.
—Dan Pompei, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Michael DeMocker / Getty Images Still, Smart sounded gratified by his opportunity to be part of another big game in the Big Easy.
—CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Chinn is gratified that Chan’s nonprofit is bringing visibility to such a critical time in history.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Vance added that he's gratified by hearing calls for unity and condolences from Democratic friends and colleagues.
—Erin Glynn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Sep. 2025
Benson was gratified that a buyer picked up one of his pieces for a gift.
—Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratified
Adjective
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Bradbury was delighted and stopped to talk.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Both looked delighted to pay tribute to the glittery star of the night.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Because many meals are calorie-controlled, some people may need to add snacks or sides to feel fully satisfied, since meals that are too low in calories or protein may leave you hungry.—
Rita Templeton,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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Downtown businesses are extremely satisfied with the DDA’s performance.—
Delores Rangel,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The move – and more, its blunt public announcement – may have pleased Trump world, but turned out to be disastrous for the Post’s business.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Kennedy’s concern with productivity would have pleased Charles Davenport, a powerful leader of 20th-century American eugenics.—
Sarah DiGregorio,
Vanity Fair,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Fare is served in an intimate space warmed with walnut, pendant lighting and notes of gold in an Asian-style building.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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For example, the Earth has warmed over the past 250 years, and continues to warm even today.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Hornsby is sure glad to have him as a teammate.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Just glad to have this uniform on.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Benito’s reps confirmed in a press release that the happy couple wasn’t just an act for the show.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
9 Feb. 2026
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Vonn’s comeback is in some ways the perfect Olympic story—happy ending be-damned.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Even House Speaker Mike Johnson, who otherwise has humored Trump at every turn, has expressed revulsion at the idea of a pardon.—
Robin Abcarian,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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The actor then humored the crowd with an impression of the old Hollywood mogul recounting his pursuits of a beautiful woman in the Paramount commissary.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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We were thrilled to have her friends and even both sets of grandparents to our house in Lakeland for popcorn chicken and Publix subs.—
Josh M. Shepherd,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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When the Chiefs were eliminated from playoff contention in December, some football fans were undoubtedly thrilled that Kansas City wouldn’t be in the Super Bowl again.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Gratified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratified. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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