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In fact it's quite gratifying for me to see some of the people who really objected to this method of working now being quite so profligate in their use of it.
Derek Bailey

Meaning of "gratifying" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GRATIFYING

gratifying  [ˈɡrætɪˌfaɪɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GRATIFYING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Gratifying is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES GRATIFYING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of gratifying in the English dictionary

The definition of gratifying in the dictionary is giving one satisfaction or pleasure.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GRATIFYING


buying
ˈbaɪɪŋ
edifying
ˈedɪfaɪɪŋ
electrifying
ɪˈlektrɪfaɪɪŋ
flying
ˈflaɪɪŋ
horrifying
ˈhɒrɪˌfaɪɪŋ
mortifying
ˈmɔːtɪfaɪɪŋ
mystifying
ˈmɪstɪˌfaɪɪŋ
petrifying
ˈpɛtrɪfaɪɪŋ
preachifying
ˈpriːtʃɪˌfaɪɪŋ
qualifying
ˈkwɒlɪfaɪɪŋ
satisfying
ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ
scarifying
ˈskɛərɪˌfaɪɪŋ
speechifying
ˈspiːtʃɪˌfaɪɪŋ
stultifying
ˈstʌltɪfaɪɪŋ
stupefying
ˈstjuːpɪˌfaɪɪŋ
terrifying
ˈtɛrɪˌfaɪɪŋ
unedifying
ʌnˈɛdɪˌfaɪɪŋ
unifying
ˈjuːnɪfaɪɪŋ
unsatisfying
ʌnˈsætɪsˌfaɪɪŋ
unterrifying
ʌnˈtɛrɪˌfaɪɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GRATIFYING

grater
Gratian
graticulation
graticule
gratification
gratified
gratifier
gratifies
gratify
gratifyingly
gratillity
gratin
gratinate
gratinated
gratine
gratinee
grating
gratingly
gratis
gratitude

WORDS THAT END LIKE GRATIFYING

accompanying
annoying
bullying
copying
crying
drying
dying
laying
lying
magnifying
outlying
paying
playing
praying
role playing
role-playing
saying
self-justifying
underlying
varying

Synonyms and antonyms of gratifying in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «GRATIFYING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «gratifying» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of gratifying

Translation of «gratifying» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GRATIFYING

Find out the translation of gratifying to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of gratifying from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «gratifying» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

可喜
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

gratificante
570 millions of speakers

English

gratifying
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

संतुष्टिदायक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مما يثلج الصدر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

приятно
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

gratificante
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সন্তোষজনক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

gratifiant
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Memuaskan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

erfreulich
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

満足のいく
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

만족
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Gratifying
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hài lòng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நன்றியுடைய
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

समाधानी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

memnuniyet verici
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

lusinghiero
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

satysfakcjonujące
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

приємно
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

îmbucurător
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ευχάριστο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

verblydend
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

glädjande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

gledelig
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of gratifying

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GRATIFYING»

The term «gratifying» is quite widely used and occupies the 38.357 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GRATIFYING» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «gratifying» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «gratifying» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about gratifying

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10 QUOTES WITH «GRATIFYING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word gratifying.
1
Criss Angel
One of the most gratifying things I get as an artist is when people watch me do these different demonstrations, and they in some way feel empowered by what I'm doing so they can confront their own fears. Maybe it's the fear of getting in an elevator; maybe it's the fear of going on a plane and seeing the world.
2
Johann Arndt
It certainly is the duty of every true Christian, to esteem himself a stranger and pilgrim in this world; and as bound to use earthly blessings, not as means of satisfying lust or gratifying wantonness, but of supplying his absolute wants and necessities.
3
Johann Arndt
Whatever man uses without the fear of God, whatever he applies to the mere gratifying of his flesh, cannot fail to operate as a poison to the soul, however pleasant and salutary it may appear to be to the body.
4
Jacques Audiard
It's truly gratifying to see my films reach beyond a familiar public, to get a chance to move new audiences. It's nuts. It's extraordinary.
5
Derek Bailey
In fact it's quite gratifying for me to see some of the people who really objected to this method of working now being quite so profligate in their use of it.
6
Rick Bass
Fiction is harder for me than nonfiction - more gratifying, as a result, when it succeeds.
7
Zygmunt Bauman
There are other ways of finding satisfaction, recipes for human happiness, enjoyment, dignified and meaningful, gratifying life, than increased consumption that increases production.
8
Ann Beattie
It's gratifying that it does; I love to give readings.
9
Barry Bonds
Making the Hall of Fame, would it be something that's gratifying because of what I've sacrificed? Sure. Baseball has been a big part of our lives. We've sacrificed our bodies. It's the way we made our living.
10
Jake Busey
I love... What's gratifying to me is when you make/create a character and a human being, a person who lives entirely and who has their own existence, just merely from the words on a page.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GRATIFYING»

Discover the use of gratifying in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to gratifying and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Plum: Gratifying Vegan Dishes from Seattle's Plum Bistro
This photo-filled book features 60 recipes, including Pesto Plum Pizza, Good Old-Fashioned French Toast, Barbecue Oyster-Mushroom Sliders, Fresh Blueberry Shortcake, homemade vegan pasta, and more.
Makini Howell, 2013
2
Gratifying: Webster's Quotations, Facts and Phrases
Abstract: A method of monitoring advanced separation and/or ion exchange processes through the collection of localized data.
‎2008
3
Dare to be Heard: Black Women Managers Voice Perceptions of ...
This study reports perceptions black women managers describe in the context of their workplace.
Ayanna LuEddi Bridges, 2006
4
The Hip Girl's Guide to Homemaking: Decorating, Dining and ...
Keep in mind that this is not your grandmother's handbook and it's not the kind of wisdom your mom knows how to impart.
Kate Payne, 2011
5
Bite Me
BITE ME provides the answer to the most commonly asked question, “What’s for dinner?” You won’t need an army of souschefs, a pantry of guava paste or a blowtorch to turn a bag of groceries into a satisfying meal.
Julie Albert, Lisa Gnat, 2011
6
Phenomenology of Life. Meeting the Challenges of the ...
CREATIVE SELF-GRATIFYING ACTIVITY CONDUCIVE TO A RELATIVELY HAPPY MEANINGFUL LIFE We shall argue that human creative activities form a special kind of productive and self-gratifying activity, and that they constitute the main ...
Anna-Teresa Tymieniecka, 2006
7
Bite Me Too: Another Stomach-Satisfying, Visually ...
A celebration of cooking and art and a multi-sensory fulfilling feast
Julie Albert, Lisa Gnat, 2011
8
The emotionally disturbed family (and some gratifying ...
Offers guidance in understanding the psychology of family relationships and in differentiating between constructive and destructive social transactions
Ernest E. Andrews, 1974
9
Medical Marriages
This number makes their answers to questions on marital gratification rather puzzling. As Table 3 shows, most said their marriages were either extremely gratifying or moderately gratifying. How are we to understand this apparent discrepancy?
Glen O. Gabbard, Roy W. Menninger, 1988
10
Hypothesis and Evidence in Psychoanalysis
following psychological entities are produced: an appraisal of the non- gratifying state of affairs (affect), and an imagination of the gratifying state of affairs. Imagining the gratifying state of affairs (for example, a fantasy, dream) substitutes,  ...
Marshall Edelson, 1985

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GRATIFYING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term gratifying is used in the context of the following news items.
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'Scoring music for Gaur Hari Dastaan has been gratifying'
City-based violinist, composer and conductor L. Subramaniam, LS to the music world, is happy that after his two-decade-old scores for Salaam ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
2
Masters Of Sex: “Parliament Of Owls”
Johnny in particular, after spying his father's unfortunate clinch with Tessa, gets so upset—in a move gratifying for viewers almost as sick of the ... «A.V. Club Milwaukee, Jul 15»
3
8 Time Buckets That Entrepreneurs Can Use to Maintain a Healthy …
Hopefully, it's because you want to enjoy a gratifying life that includes spending time with the people you love. If not, then I would coach you to ... «Entrepreneur, Jul 15»
4
3 Critical Responses to the Impending Crisis in America
It is gratifying to see that principle enshrined into law by this decision. This ruling is a victory for Jim Obergefell and the other plaintiffs in the ... «Charisma News, Jul 15»
5
8 Freelancers on What They Love (and Hate) About Their Jobs
I genuinely enjoy helping people improve their business, and it's gratifying to see my actions produce results. Sam Landa, writing and ... «Business News Daily, Jul 15»
6
Halt and Catch Fire: "Working for the Clampdown" Review
His closing monologue in the hospital is powerful and gratifying, as it's the moment that Joe finally convinces Cameron (and maybe some of the ... «IGN, Jul 15»
7
Looming Rapid7 IPO highlights surge of Boston-area cybersecurity …
“It's a very difficult problem to solve, it's gratifying to solve . . . and there's a lot of money to be made in it, too.” Bit9 is rumored to be on the verge ... «BetaBoston, Jul 15»
8
Become an Animal Foster Parent Today
Though I donate, volunteer, and network, the most gratifying way I contribute is by being a foster parent. If you're wondering what fostering is all ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
9
Triple-win at the 2015 Corporate & Financial Awards
... a pleasure to work with Accrue Fulton on yet another report and to get recognition for our hard work from our peers was particularly gratifying. «PR Newswire, Jul 15»
10
Festival needs donations for school clothing drive
"It's very gratifying to see people getting the clothing and appreciating the fact that they can put their kids in school, and their kids will feel good ... «Sun Sentinel, Jul 15»

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