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gratifying

UK
/ˈɡræt.ɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡræt.ɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/

Translations

gratifyingadjective
more gratifying
Comp.
most gratifying
Super.
UK
/ˈɡræt.ɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡræt.ɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/
The news of her promotion was gratifying to hear.
La nouvelle de sa promotion était gratifiante à entendre.
Additional translations
satisfaisantSelon le contexte, quand l’idée de satisfaction est plus importante que celle de récompense.
Synonyms
fulfilling
enjoyable
delightful
contenting
satisfying
pleasing
rewarding
Antonyms
displeasing
unrewarding
unsatisfying
gratifyinggerund / present participle
Functions as the present participle of the verb "gratify" when used adjectivally.
Seeing her students succeed was gratifying for the teacher.
Voir ses élèves réussir était gratifiant pour l'enseignante.
Synonyms
enriching
encouraging
heartening
comforting
pleasurable
enjoyable
delightful
fulfilling
rewarding
satisfying
pleasing
gratifyingnoun
gratifyings
pl
UK
/ˈɡræt.ɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡræt̬.ə.faɪ.ɪŋ/
Used as a gerund meaning the act of satisfying or giving pleasure; typically uncountable.
satisfactionAu sens de contentement ou de fait de procurer du plaisir.
The constant gratifying of his ego became tiresome.
La satisfaction constante de son ego est devenue lassante.
gratifyverb

gratifying

Gerund

gratified
Past Simple
gratified
Past Participle
gratifying
Gerund
UK
/ˈɡræt.ɪ.faɪ/
US
/ˈɡræt.ɪ.faɪ/
The praise from her teacher gratified her immensely.
Les éloges de son professeur l’ont énormément satisfaite.
Additional translations
comblerEmploi courant pour exprimer qu’une personne est profondément satisfaite ou comblée.
gratifierEmploi plus soutenu ou littéraire.
Synonyms
indulge
satisfy
please
fulfill
content
delight
Antonyms
displease
dissatisfy

Definitions

gratifyingadjective
Giving pleasure or satisfaction.
The news of her promotion was gratifying to hear.
gratifyinggerund / present participle
Present participle of gratify used adjectivally; giving pleasure or satisfaction.
Seeing her students succeed was gratifying for the teacher.
gratifyingnoun
The act or process of gratifying; the state of being gratified.
The constant gratifying of his ego became tiresome.
gratifyverb
To give pleasure or satisfaction to someone.
The praise from her teacher gratified her immensely.
To satisfy a desire or need.
He gratified his curiosity by reading the entire book in one night.
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