Meaning & Definition of word "Gratified"

Gratified

/ˈɡrætɪfaɪd/

verb:

  • 1. To give (someone) pleasure or satisfaction.
    • Example: She was gratified by the praise she received for her hard work.
  • 2. To satisfy a desire or need.
    • Example: He felt gratified after fulfilling his aspiration of running a marathon.
  • 3. To indulge or enable the fulfillment of something.
    • Example: The manager was gratified to see the team's efforts rewarded.

adjective:

  • 1. Feeling pleasure or satisfaction.
    • Example: He was gratified to learn that his efforts had a positive impact.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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.

Related Words

gratify:

To give someone pleasure or satisfaction.

gratification:

The state of being gratified; pleasure or satisfaction.

Slang Meanings of gratified

Meaning: Chilled

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

Meaning: Stoked

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