gratifying

Meanings

• Adjective

  Providing a feeling of pleasure or satisfaction.

  - "The success of the project was gratifying for the team."
  - "His kind words were a gratifying gesture."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɡrætɪfaɪ.ɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

anger , disquiet , fluster

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Synonyms

gladden

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gratifying
satisfying , frightening , insight gaining

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Variants

List of all variants of gratifying that leads to same result
gratifying , gratifyingly , gratified , gratifies , gratify

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'gratificare' meaning 'to make grateful' or 'to please'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'gratifying' is often used in business contexts to describe the feeling of success or achievement in a project or sales goal.

2. The word 'gratifying' is also used in psychology to describe the feeling of satisfaction or pleasure derived from helping others or doing good deeds.

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Related Concepts

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1. satisfaction: A state of contentment or fulfillment, often resulting from the attainment of a goal or the experience of pleasure.

2. pleasure: A positive emotion or sensation, often associated with enjoyment or delight.

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Culture

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The word 'gratifying' is often used in various contexts such as in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression to describe experiences or situations that bring pleasure or satisfaction.

How to Memorize "gratifying"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person feeling happy and satisfied after achieving a goal or receiving a compliment.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Gratifying is great, it satisfies my state' to help remember the definition.

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