gratifying

adjective
UK: /ˈɡratɪfaɪɪŋ/
US: /ˈɡrætɪfaɪɪŋ/

  1. Giving pleasure or satisfaction.

    1. It is very gratifying to see my students succeed.
    2. Volunteering at the animal shelter was a gratifying experience for her.

  2. Providing a sense of accomplishment or fulfillment.

    1. The work is hard, but it is gratifying.
    2. It's gratifying when patients appreciate the care they receive from us.

Synonyms

fulfilling satisfying delightful rewarding pleasing
gratifying verb

  1. Present participle of gratify: To give someone pleasure or satisfaction.

    1. She is gratifying her desire for new experiences.
    2. He was gratifying his curiosity by exploring the ancient ruins.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gratifying" in English means: Giving pleasure or satisfaction., Providing a sense of accomplishment or fulfillment..

The phonetic transcription of "gratifying" is /ˈɡratɪfaɪɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈɡrætɪfaɪɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gratifying": fulfilling, satisfying, delightful, rewarding, pleasing.

Example usage of "gratifying": "It is very gratifying to see my students succeed.". More examples on the page.