gratifying
[ grat-uh-fahy-ing ]
/ ˈgræt əˌfaɪ ɪŋ /
adjective
tending to gratify; giving or causing satisfaction; pleasing.
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Definition for gratifying (2 of 2)
gratify
[ grat-uh-fahy ]
/ ˈgræt əˌfaɪ /
verb (used with object), grat·i·fied, grat·i·fy·ing.
to give pleasure to (a person or persons) by satisfying desires or humoring inclinations or feelings: Her praise will gratify all who worked so hard to earn it.
to satisfy; indulge; humor, as one's desires or appetites.
Obsolete.
to reward; remunerate.
Origin of gratify
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British Dictionary definitions for gratifying (1 of 2)
gratifying
/ (ˈɡrætɪˌfaɪɪŋ) /
adjective
giving one satisfaction or pleasure
Derived forms of gratifying
gratifyingly, adverbBritish Dictionary definitions for gratifying (2 of 2)
gratify
/ (ˈɡrætɪˌfaɪ) /
verb -fies, -fying or -fied (tr)
to satisfy or please
to yield to or indulge (a desire, whim, etc)
obsolete
to reward
Derived forms of gratify
gratifier, nounWord Origin for gratify
C16: from Latin
grātificārī to do a favour to, from
grātus grateful +
facere to make