- 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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So it was gratifying to see Lane receive his due from Mantello, who upon accepting his award for directing credited Lane with being the inspiration for the production.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
The weather was gorgeous and the warmth of their friend’s large family was gratifying.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 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
It’s very gratifying that something that’s this close to my heart has had such an amazing time.”
From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026
“Are you consulting your own feelings in the present case, or do you imagine that you are gratifying mine?”
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
