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 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
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
By the 1980s, he had developed a solid business that didn't generate a lot of extra money but afforded him a gratifying degree of independence.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
