gratifying
adjective
grat·i·fy·ing
ˈgra-tə-ˌfī-iŋ 
: giving pleasure or satisfaction : pleasing
a gratifying result
Examples of gratifying in a Sentence
It was a gratifying victory.
The response has been gratifying.
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Miri Patrenko Laufer, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Meeting people in person is the most impactful, effective and gratifying way to do it.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2025
The late Hackman frequently cited it as his most gratifying film experience.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
The twists in store are gratifying and worth experiencing blind.
—Blake Simons, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for gratifying
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“Gratifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gratifying. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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