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Gratifying
Sounds like
gratuhfying
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Simple meaning
What does Gratifying mean?
Gratifying means pleasing or satisfying.
Dictionary definition
Pleasing, satisfying, or making someone feel good about an effort or result.
Example sentences
Gratifying in a sentence
easy
It was gratifying to see the garden finally bloom.
medium
The team found the successful project gratifying.
hard
A gratifying result feels rewarding because effort led to something good.
Synonyms
Words like Gratifying
satisfyingGiving a pleased or complete feeling.
rewardingWorth the effort.
pleasingMaking someone feel happy or content.
Antonyms
Opposite words
disappointingNot as good as hoped.
frustratingCausing annoyance or difficulty.
Word family
Gratifying word family
Base word
gratify
adjective
gratifying
Pleasing or satisfying.
adjective
gratified
Pleased or satisfied.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does gratifying mean?
GRATIFYING means gratifying means pleasing or satisfying.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses gratifying correctly?
The correct sentence uses gratifying in a way that matches its meaning.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to gratifying?
Satisfying is the closest match for gratifying in this context.
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