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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“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
Mora said that the excitement surrounding the fruit has been the most gratifying part.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
It’s gratifying to see empty fridges at more hotels so you can store your water, soft drinks and leftovers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026
To know that I played some small part in that, helping to create something that's endured, is one of the most gratifying feelings I've had in my professional life.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
