gratifying

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gratifying

(adjective)

Meaning

causing pleasure or satisfaction

Example

"Winning the art competition was a gratifying achievement for Sarah."

Synonyms

pleasingrewardingsatisfying

Antonyms

displeasingunrewardingunsatisfying

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'gratificare', meaning to please or give thanks.
Related word forms
  • verb: gratify
  • noun: gratification

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