gratified 1 of 2

adjective

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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
  • Of course, ProPublica reporters would be delighted to receive any and all leaks sources can share about the transition.
    Stephen Engelberg, ProPublica, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Despite not initially recognizing them, Oakley soon grew delighted and jumped all over them.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of delighted
Adjective
  • Authenticity was hot, hot, hot: the Rothschilds who hired Samson had been satisfied with shiny new furniture in the style of the eighteenth century, but the robber barons adding to Asher’s fortune wanted to pad their pedigrees with originals.
    Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
  • At the same time, only a third are satisfied with their enterprise data quality and realize more than 40% of their organizational data is unusable.
    Kevin Campbell, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of satisfied
Verb
  • Rather than being purely floral, which rose scents tend to be, there’s a splash of passionfruit warmed by saffron, a pinch of black pepper, and a smooth base of sandalwood.
    Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
  • While their friendship has long warmed the hearts of fans, their relationship had its highs and lows.
    Esther Kang, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of warmed
Adjective
  • Smuggling networks were glad to help, charging fees that could reach $90,000 per person.
    Ryan J. Foley, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
  • All will be glad when this singularly nasty election is over.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of glad
Adjective
  • Anything as long as Sad Obsessive Shut-In Number One is happy!
    Lindy Segal, Allure, 21 Nov. 2024
  • This was a stroke of marketing genius, and plenty of producers were happy to oblige.
    Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of happy
Verb
  • Each film offers a unique lens into moments that resonate culturally and emotionally, and we’re thrilled to celebrate this legacy.
    Peter White, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Mishima was thrilled with the resulting portraits and agreed to become the subject of a series of photos by Hosoe.
    News Desk, Artforum, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of thrilled
Adjective
  • Travelers already at their holiday destinations have much to be thankful for as a Thanksgiving Day storm dumps snow and rain on the East Coast, creating travel woes for thousands still on their journeys.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Still, Glenn is thankful for his win ahead of the holiday season.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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