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 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 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
It’s very gratifying that something that’s this close to my heart has had such an amazing time.”
From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026
Her dad said watching her come out and transition has been gratifying, because “the smile came back, the light in her eyes came back.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026
It was gratifying to be able, finally, to address some of these issues through our new project and to articulate the challenges created by racial history and structural poverty.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
