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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What’s most gratifying is the extent to which the filmmakers sought practical solutions and physical sets rather than relying solely on the digital toolbox or flattening the action with endless green-screen sequences.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
For Pressman, hearing Tarantino and Avary’s analysis was a gratifying surprise.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 9 Mar. 2026
The response from the autistic community has been particularly gratifying.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Mar. 2026
Preparing the dinner is intensive but gratifying.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
For Pressman, hearing Tarantino and Avary’s analysis was a gratifying surprise.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 9 Mar. 2026
The response from the autistic community has been particularly gratifying.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Mar. 2026
Preparing the dinner is intensive but gratifying.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
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“Gratifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gratifying. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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