Gratified

/ˈɡrætɪfaɪd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To give (someone) pleasure or satisfaction.

She was gratified by the praise she received for her hard work.

To satisfy a desire or need.

He felt gratified after fulfilling his aspiration of running a marathon.

To indulge or enable the fulfillment of something.

The manager was gratified to see the team's efforts rewarded.

adjective

Feeling pleasure or satisfaction.

He was gratified to learn that his efforts had a positive impact.

Derived from the Latin word 'gratificare', meaning to please or show favor.

gratified to know:

Pleased to receive information or news.

gratified with the results:

Satisfied or pleased with the outcome of a situation.

feel gratified:

To experience a feeling of pleasure or satisfaction.

Chilled

After finishing her work, she felt chilled knowing everything was complete.

Stoked

He was stoked about his promotion; it really gratified him.