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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Their debut there, before the conductor officially assumed the music directorship, was a lively and gratifying pops event in January.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 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
It was gratifying to get to build to that with everybody.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 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
But as you rightly point out, it's rather gratifying to have consorted with him.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
