gratified 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of gratifiednext
1
as in delighted
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight I am deeply gratified that you'll be able to come to the wedding

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2
as in satisfied
feeling that one's needs or desires have been met a good meal eaten in excellent company is enough to keep me gratified for some time

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gratified

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verb

past tense of gratify
1
as in pleased
to give in to (a desire) just gratify this one whim of mine

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2
as in warmed
to give satisfaction to your presence at the holiday table would really gratify your grandmother

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratified
  1. delighted
  2. satisfied
  3. warmed
  4. glad
  5. happy
  6. thrilled
  7. thankful
Adjective
  • The coaching staff are delighted with him — for his quality, his work ethic, his humour around the dressing room and his desire to improve.
    Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Customers were delighted with the diversity, quality, efficiency and reliability of services, which were often experienced as different and superior to those of competitors.
    Steve Denning, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of delighted
Adjective
  • Reflecting on the season, Kyle Larson is satisfied with his performance.
    Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Meanwhile, Americans’ happiness at work has eroded: just 18% are extremely satisfied with their jobs today, down from 26% pre-pandemic.
    Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of satisfied
Verb
  • Water vapor helps trap heat and could also have warmed the planet.
    Lauren Sommer, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
  • With those additional moments, Allen went over to the heaters along the bench area and warmed his hand up.
    Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of warmed
Adjective
  • Liverpool full-back Andy Robertson says the players are focused on the task ahead as the team sits at the top of the Premier League table, but is glad the club’s fans are getting carried away.
    James Nalton, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Kevin Bacon and his family are glad Christmas is over — and are singing about it.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of glad
Adjective
  • Cue the happy tears, sweat, and whatever else life throws at you—these mascaras won't budge.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 29 Dec. 2024
  • My brothers and sisters in Christ, this is the wrong kind of happy.
    Pat Beall, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of happy
Verb
  • Parents of college students who are home for the holidays are thrilled.
    Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
  • That's new, and not everyone is thrilled about it.
    John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of thrilled
Adjective
  • What People Are Saying Rogan was thankful for the reassurance from Graves.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The year 2024 saw heartfelt reunions, inspiring immigrant athletes, thankful refugees and immigrants who sacrificed to make a better life for their families and adopted country.
    Stuart Anderson, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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