- present participle of gratify.
gratifying
Usage
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Something that is gratifying fulfills expectations, requirements, etc.: a gratifying account of his whereabouts; a book gratifying in its detail. Something that is pleasing engages the mind favorably: a pleasing account of the wedding. Something that is interesting occupies the mind with no connotation of pleasure or displeasure: an interesting account of a battle.Example Sentences
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And yet, what reaction is more gratifying than residents of all stripes stepping outside to do something about it?
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
“I get to be a decision-maker in a lot of these conversations. It’s really gratifying, and it’s something that I think is not lost on me at all.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
“I mean, it’s amazing, and it’s really gratifying too. It’s nice to know that you’re doing a business that’s really helping people.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026
"I hadn't been on stage in 16 years, so terrifying as it was, it was one of the most gratifying things I've ever done within acting," he said.
From BBC ● May 1, 2026
Without a full pack, I walked straight up it without stopping—a novel and gratifying experience.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
